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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?
(a) For her social standing.
(b) For her business contacts.
(c) For her money.
(d) For her beauty.

2. Where does Hercule Poirot stay in chapter 3?
(a) The Karnak.
(b) Holiday Inn.
(c) Club Med.
(d) Cataract Hotel.

3. What does Jackie claim to see while she is talking to Poirot in chapter 5?
(a) Linnet Doyle watching them.
(b) A stranger watching them and listening to their conversation.
(c) Simon Doyle watching them.
(d) Tim Allerton watching them.

4. Why does Poirot refuse to accept a paying customer in chapter 4?
(a) He is outside his jurisdiction.
(b) He is on vacation.
(c) He is unqualified for the job.
(d) He dislikes the prospective customer.

5. What is the Karnak?
(a) The cruise ship.
(b) A city on the Nile.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A tour line.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Simon Doyle respond when Poirot asks in chapter 6 if he is still in love with Jackie?

2. What ship did Mr. Pennington supposedly sail on from New York to Egypt?

3. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?

4. In what point of view is the novel written?

5. Why does Linnet Doyle change seats at dinner in chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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