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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Cornelia get to stay with Jackie in chapter 12 after the shooting?
(a) Miss van Schuyler.
(b) Miss Bowers.
(c) Mrs. Allerton.
(d) Rosalie.

2. Who appears to be following Simon and Linnet Doyle in chapter 2?
(a) Hercule Poirot.
(b) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(c) Jackie de Bellefort.
(d) Tim Allerton.

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

4. What does Jackie claim to see while she is talking to Poirot in chapter 5?
(a) Tim Allerton watching them.
(b) Linnet Doyle watching them.
(c) A stranger watching them and listening to their conversation.
(d) Simon Doyle watching them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?

2. How do the vacationers headed to the Second Cataract travel to meet their cruise ship?

3. For what reason does Mr. Pennington give for needing Linnet's signature on some documents in chapter 9?

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

5. Why does the maid turn to Simon Doyle in chapter 14 for reassurance?

(see the answer key)

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