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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How do the vacationers headed to the Second Cataract travel to meet their cruise ship?
(a) By plane.
(b) By bus.
(c) By car.
(d) By train.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Simon say when Poirot asks if he believes Jackie capable of murder?

2. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?

3. What item does Mrs. Otterbourne often wear that many passengers note throughout the novel, including in chapter 7?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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