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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?
(a) He is a kind and generous person.
(b) He likes for his mother to meet new people.
(c) He is always ready to meet new people.
(d) He likes detective stories.

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

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

5. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?
(a) Tim Allerton.
(b) Jackie de Bellefort.
(c) Simon Doyle.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Poirot refuse to accept a paying customer in chapter 4?

3. How do the vacationers headed to the Second Cataract travel to meet their cruise ship?

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

5. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?

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