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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Poirot suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?
(a) She feels guilty for her own actions.
(b) She likes the attention.
(c) She is not truly afraid.
(d) She likes how it makes her new husband overprotective.

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

3. What do Poirot and Mrs. Allerton think of Mr. Fanthrop in chapter 7?
(a) He is gentle and unassuming.
(b) He is quiet and intelligent.
(c) He is crude and annoying.
(d) He is loud and boisterous.

4. At what table does Mrs. Allerton note in chapter 7 Jackie de Bellefort has been placed?
(a) With the van Schuyler party.
(b) With herself and her son.
(c) With the Doyles.
(d) With the Otterbournes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?

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

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

4. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?

5. What threat does Linnet Doyle claim has been made against her?

(see the answer key)

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