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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Linnet Ridgeway hire Simon Doyle to do?
(a) Estate manager.
(b) Personal butler.
(c) Chauffeur.
(d) Personal attorney.

3. What threat does Linnet Doyle claim has been made against her?
(a) A murder threat.
(b) None.
(c) A threat of bodily harm.
(d) A threat of theft.

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

5. Why does Poirot tell Jackie at the end of chapter 7 that he feels sorry for her?
(a) She is only making people dislike her with her actions.
(b) She is a pitiful creature, obsessed with jealousy.
(c) She has chosen a dangerous path.
(d) She is poor and spending her last pennies to obsess over the Doyles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Linnet Doyle claim has been following her while on her honeymoon?

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

3. What is the Karnak?

4. Why does Jackie claim Simon fell in love with Linnet?

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

(see the answer key)

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