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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?
(a) He has no jurisdiction in Egypt.
(b) She has a right to her emotions.
(c) She has done nothing illegal yet.
(d) She is in the right and the Doyles are in the wrong.

2. With whom does Poirot tour Ez-Zebua in chapter 9?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Mrs. Allerton.

3. Why does Jackie pull a gun on Simon Doyle in chapter 12?
(a) He attacked her.
(b) She thinks she can force him to agree to a divorce at gunpoint.
(c) Her insulted her.
(d) She promised to kill him rather than let another woman have him.

4. For what reason does Mr. Pennington give for needing Linnet's signature on some documents in chapter 9?
(a) He wants to get business out of the way while on vacation.
(b) Her marriage changes the terms of her inheritance.
(c) She has been away from America for so long they are behind on such matters.
(d) He wants to put her mind at ease.

5. Who appears to be following Simon and Linnet Doyle in chapter 2?
(a) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Hercule Poirot.
(c) Tim Allerton.
(d) Jackie de Bellefort.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?

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

3. What does Jackie de Bellefort say to Poirot in chapter 11 after watching Simon and Linnet together?

4. What do Poirot and Mrs. Allerton think of Mr. Fanthrop in chapter 7?

5. In chapter 10, with whom does Cornelia tour the sights?

(see the answer key)

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