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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what point of view is the novel written?
(a) Second person.
(b) Third person omniscient.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) First person.

2. Who does Poirot say in chapter 7 governs the affairs of life and death?
(a) Individuals.
(b) The police.
(c) Governments.
(d) God.

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

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

5. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?
(a) To ask about Poirot's dealings with Jackie.
(b) To discuss the upcoming cruise on the Nile.
(c) To ask a favor for Linnet.
(d) To ask for advice on a gift for Linnet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears to be following Simon and Linnet Doyle in chapter 2?

2. What does Linnet Ridgeway hire Simon Doyle to do?

3. Why does Poirot suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?

4. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?

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

(see the answer key)

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