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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Poirot doing when approached by another vacationer in chapter 4?
(a) Meditating.
(b) Listening to music.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Eating.

2. 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) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(d) Colonel Race.

3. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?
(a) Her apparent crush on Hercule Poirot.
(b) Her open discussions on sex.
(c) Her silent, rude behavior.
(d) Her overly friendly attitude toward Tim Allerton and Simon Doyle.

4. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?
(a) He has no jurisdiction in Egypt.
(b) She has a right to her emotions.
(c) She is in the right and the Doyles are in the wrong.
(d) She has done nothing illegal yet.

5. Where does Poirot decide to spend the final two hours before lunch in chapter 7?
(a) The hotel bar.
(b) Shellal.
(c) Elephantine Island.
(d) Cairo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What threat does Linnet Doyle claim has been made against her?

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

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

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

5. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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