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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jackie suggest might have killed Linnet in chapter 14?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Someone with a grudge against Linnet for her father's business dealings.
(c) The stranger who overheard her coversation with Poirot at Cataract Hotel.
(d) Simon Doyle.

2. What is Mr. Richetti's profession?
(a) Architecture.
(b) Anthropology.
(c) Accounting.
(d) Archeology.

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

4. Who does Poirot learn in chapter 13 found the body of Linnet Doyle?
(a) Jackie.
(b) Simon.
(c) The ship's manager.
(d) Her maid.

5. Why does Linnet Doyle change seats at dinner in chapter 3?
(a) To sit further from her husband.
(b) To avoid Jackie de Bellefort.
(c) To sit closer to her husband.
(d) To avoid Rosalie Otterbourne.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do many of the other vacationers appear to know Hercule Poirot?

2. Who do Race and Poirot interview first about the two shootings in chapter 13?

3. What does Simon say when Poirot asks if he believes Jackie capable of murder?

4. What is the Karnak?

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

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