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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?
(a) Her open discussions on sex.
(b) Her apparent crush on Hercule Poirot.
(c) Her silent, rude behavior.
(d) Her overly friendly attitude toward Tim Allerton and Simon Doyle.

2. Who compliments Linnet Doyle in chapter 9 for her behavior while signing documents for Mr.Pennington?
(a) Miss van Schuyler.
(b) Mr. Fanthrop.
(c) Mr. Allerton.
(d) Mrs. Otterbourne.

3. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?
(a) Tim Allerton.
(b) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(c) Simon Doyle.
(d) Jackie de Bellefort.

4. What does Poirot refuse to do in Linnet's name, but agrees to do as a matter of courtesy?
(a) He will contact a lawyer for her.
(b) He will speak to a friend at Scotland Yard.
(c) He will provide her with a gun.
(d) He will speak to Jackie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?

2. Why does Poirot refuse to accept a paying customer in chapter 4?

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

4. What has Linnet Ridgeway recently purchased that has caused a great deal of gossip?

5. Where does Mr. Richetti insist on going alone in chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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