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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do many of the vacationers notice about Rosalie Otterbourne's behavior early in the novel?
(a) She is very unhappy.
(b) She is a simpleton.
(c) She is overly joyous.
(d) She is cruel.

2. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?
(a) Find a new man.
(b) Take a cruise on the Nile.
(c) Look to the future instead of the past.
(d) Fight for her man.

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

4. At what table does Mrs. Allerton note in chapter 7 Jackie de Bellefort has been placed?
(a) With the van Schuyler party.
(b) With the Doyles.
(c) With herself and her son.
(d) With the Otterbournes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?

2. What does Jackie claim to see while she is talking to Poirot in chapter 5?

3. What does Simon say when Poirot asks if he believes Jackie capable of murder?

4. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?

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

(see the answer key)

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