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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 7, what cousin of the Allerton's does Poirot learn is also a friend of Linnet Doyle's?
(a) Mr. Richetti.
(b) Joanna Southwood.
(c) Colonel Race.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne.

2. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?
(a) Stars.
(b) A planet.
(c) The sun.
(d) The moon.

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

4. What ship did Mr. Pennington supposedly sail on from New York to Egypt?
(a) The Queen Mary.
(b) The Karnak.
(c) The Southern Belle.
(d) The Carmanic.

5. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?
(a) He likes detective stories.
(b) He is a kind and generous person.
(c) He is always ready to meet new people.
(d) He likes for his mother to meet new people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Poirot decide to spend the final two hours before lunch in chapter 7?

2. In chapter 5, where does Poirot tell Jackie he has seen her previously?

3. What does Mrs. Otterbourne insist on giving Poirot in chapter 3?

4. How do the vacationers headed to the Second Cataract travel to meet their cruise ship?

5. What is Poirot doing when approached by another vacationer in chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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