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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do many of the other vacationers appear to know Hercule Poirot?
(a) He is a wealthy man who often travels in such circles.
(b) He is a well-known novelist.
(c) He is a famous entertainer.
(d) He is a well-known detective.

2. In chapter 10, with whom does Cornelia tour the sights?
(a) Dr. Bessner.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Mr. Allerton.
(d) Mr. Ferguson.

3. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?
(a) Her overly friendly attitude toward Tim Allerton and Simon Doyle.
(b) Her open discussions on sex.
(c) Her apparent crush on Hercule Poirot.
(d) Her silent, rude behavior.

4. What kind of mood does Poirot note in chapter 10 Linnet Doyle has adopted?
(a) She is energetic and falsely enthusiastic.
(b) She is surly and depressed.
(c) She is still afraid of Jackie.
(d) She is happy.

5. Where does Mr. Richetti insist on going alone in chapter 11?
(a) Cairo.
(b) Nubia.
(c) Wadi Halfa.
(d) Semna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who informs Poirot in chapter 13 of Linnet Doyle's death?

2. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?

3. In chapter 13, how bad does Dr. Bessner say Simon Doyle's gunshot wound is?

4. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?

5. Where does Race hypothesize the murderer got the gun to kill Linnet Doyle?

(see the answer key)

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