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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Mr. Richetti's profession?
(a) Anthropology.
(b) Accounting.
(c) Architecture.
(d) Archeology.

3. How do many of the other vacationers appear to know Hercule Poirot?
(a) He is a well-known detective.
(b) He is a famous entertainer.
(c) He is a wealthy man who often travels in such circles.
(d) He is a well-known novelist.

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

5. Why does Poirot suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?
(a) She likes the attention.
(b) She feels guilty for her own actions.
(c) She likes how it makes her new husband overprotective.
(d) She is not truly afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot refuse to do in Linnet's name, but agrees to do as a matter of courtesy?

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

3. In chapter 7, what cousin of the Allerton's does Poirot learn is also a friend of Linnet Doyle's?

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

5. In chapter 7, which lady spends a few hours with Poirot?

(see the answer key)

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