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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Poirot and Mrs. Allerton think of Mr. Fanthrop in chapter 7?
(a) He is gentle and unassuming.
(b) He is loud and boisterous.
(c) He is crude and annoying.
(d) He is quiet and intelligent.

2. What is Poirot doing when approached by another vacationer in chapter 4?
(a) Listening to music.
(b) Eating.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Meditating.

3. Why does Jackie pull a gun on Simon Doyle in chapter 12?
(a) Her insulted her.
(b) He attacked her.
(c) She promised to kill him rather than let another woman have him.
(d) She thinks she can force him to agree to a divorce at gunpoint.

4. What does Poirot refuse to do in Linnet's name, but agrees to do as a matter of courtesy?
(a) He will speak to a friend at Scotland Yard.
(b) He will provide her with a gun.
(c) He will contact a lawyer for her.
(d) He will speak to Jackie.

5. What advice did Poirot give to the Doyles in chapter 11 that he says they refused to take?
(a) To return to Linnet's estate at Wode Hall.
(b) To go to the police about the fallen boulder.
(c) To leave the cruise ship.
(d) To remain in their cabin the rest of the voyage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Linnet Doyle killed?

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

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

4. Who does Linnet Doyle claim has been following her while on her honeymoon?

5. Who does Dr. Bessner mention in chapter 14 might have had a grudge against Linnet Doyle?

(see the answer key)

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