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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 Linnet Doyle claim has been following her while on her honeymoon?
(a) Mr. Pennington.
(b) Jackie de Bellefort.
(c) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(d) Tim Allerton.

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

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

4. 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 well-known novelist.
(d) He is a wealthy man who often travels in such circles.

5. What has Linnet Ridgeway recently purchased that has caused a great deal of gossip?
(a) Wode Hall.
(b) A pearl necklace.
(c) A new Picasso.
(d) A cruise ship.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Jackie claim to see while she is talking to Poirot in chapter 5?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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