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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Linnet Doyle change seats at dinner in chapter 3?
(a) To avoid Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) To avoid Jackie de Bellefort.
(c) To sit further from her husband.
(d) To sit closer to her husband.

3. 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.

4. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?
(a) A wealthy American.
(b) A Russian princess.
(c) An English royal.
(d) A French heiress.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Poirot tell Jackie at the end of chapter 7 that he feels sorry for her?

2. At what table does Mrs. Allerton note in chapter 7 Jackie de Bellefort has been placed?

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

4. Where does Poirot decide to spend the final two hours before lunch in chapter 7?

5. What is the Karnak?

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