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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?
(a) Stars.
(b) The sun.
(c) The moon.
(d) A planet.

2. What threat does Linnet Doyle claim has been made against her?
(a) A threat of bodily harm.
(b) None.
(c) A murder threat.
(d) A threat of theft.

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

4. Why does the maid turn to Simon Doyle in chapter 14 for reassurance?
(a) She feels Poirot is accusing her of murder.
(b) She turns to Doyle because he is still her employer.
(c) She is afraid she will be accused of theft in Linnet's pearls.
(d) She is trying to blackmail him without Poirot knowing it.

5. In chapter 7, what cousin of the Allerton's does Poirot learn is also a friend of Linnet Doyle's?
(a) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Joanna Southwood.
(c) Mr. Richetti.
(d) Colonel Race.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?

2. What has Linnet Ridgeway recently purchased that has caused a great deal of gossip?

3. What item does Mrs. Otterbourne often wear that many passengers note throughout the novel, including in chapter 7?

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

5. How does Mr. Pennington say he missed a letter informing him of Linnet's marriage?

(see the answer key)

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