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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Colonel Race learn that his agitator would be on the cruise ship?
(a) Police intuition.
(b) From a police informant.
(c) From an accomplice of the agitator.
(d) From a coded letter.

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

3. Who is Windlesham?
(a) A business man Linnet's father crossed.
(b) Linnet's previous fiance.
(c) One of Linnet's lawyers.
(d) The previous owner of Wode Hall.

4. In what point of view is the novel written?
(a) Third person omniscient.
(b) Third person limited.
(c) Second person.
(d) First person.

5. Where is Cornelia from?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Russia.
(c) America.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot always drink at dinner that is distinct because he is the only one who drinks it at his table?

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

3. Who does Jackie claim to admire in chapter 12?

4. Who rescues Linnet from the falling boulder in chapter 10?

5. Who does Poirot say in chapter 7 governs the affairs of life and death?

(see the answer key)

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