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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 10, what objects do most of the passengers leave their cruise ship to tour?
(a) An ancient tomb.
(b) A temple.
(c) Pyramids.
(d) Old statues.

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

3. How does Mr. Pennington say he missed a letter informing him of Linnet's marriage?
(a) Her letter was lost in the mail.
(b) She never attempted to notifiy him.
(c) Her letter arrived late to his office.
(d) He sailed from New York before her letter could reach him.

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

5. What is Poirot doing when approached by another vacationer in chapter 4?
(a) Listening to music.
(b) Eating.
(c) Meditating.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ship did Mr. Pennington supposedly sail on from New York to Egypt?

2. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?

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

4. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?

5. What word does Poirot ask to have defined in chapter 11?

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