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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Cornelia tour the temple of Abu Simbel with?
(a) Poirot.
(b) Miss van Schuyler.
(c) Dr. Bessner.
(d) Mr. Ferguson.

2. Why does Poirot refuse to accept a paying customer in chapter 4?
(a) He is unqualified for the job.
(b) He is outside his jurisdiction.
(c) He is on vacation.
(d) He dislikes the prospective customer.

3. In chapter 7, which lady spends a few hours with Poirot?
(a) Mrs. Doyle.
(b) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(c) Miss Otterbourne.
(d) Mrs. Allerton.

4. What item does Mrs. Otterbourne often wear that many passengers note throughout the novel, including in chapter 7?
(a) A velvet stole.
(b) A sarong.
(c) A turban.
(d) A veiled hat.

5. Who is coming off the ship in chapter 10 as Simon escorts his wife back on board?
(a) Miss van Schuyler.
(b) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(c) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(d) Jackie de Bellefort.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 5, where does Poirot tell Jackie he has seen her previously?

2. What does Linnet Ridgeway hire Simon Doyle to do?

3. How does Mr. Pennington say he missed a letter informing him of Linnet's marriage?

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

5. How does Linnet mistake a telegram meant for Mr. Richetti as her own in chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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