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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do many of the vacationers notice about Rosalie Otterbourne's behavior early in the novel?
(a) She is cruel.
(b) She is a simpleton.
(c) She is very unhappy.
(d) She is overly joyous.

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

3. Who does Poirot overhear talking to one another at the end of chapter 9?
(a) Tim Allerton and Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Tim Allerton and Cornelia.
(c) Mr. Fanthrop and Rosalie Otterbourne.
(d) Mr. Fanthrop and Cornelia.

4. What does Poirot always drink at dinner that is distinct because he is the only one who drinks it at his table?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Water.
(c) Wine.
(d) Beer.

5. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?
(a) Find a new man.
(b) Look to the future instead of the past.
(c) Fight for her man.
(d) Take a cruise on the Nile.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Poirot doing when approached by another vacationer in chapter 4?

3. Where does Hercule Poirot stay in chapter 3?

4. In chapter 10, what objects do most of the passengers leave their cruise ship to tour?

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

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