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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who rescues Linnet from the falling boulder in chapter 10?
(a) Mr. Pennington.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Simon Doyle.
(d) Poirot.

2. How does Linnet mistake a telegram meant for Mr. Richetti as her own in chapter 11?
(a) It was waiting in her room.
(b) She sees the R of his name and thinks it is for Ridgeway.
(c) A steward gave it to her.
(d) She just assumed she was the only one who would recieve telegrams.

3. In chapter 17, what basic instinct does Mrs. Otterbourne attribute to most murders?
(a) The sexual instinct.
(b) The class instinct.
(c) The primitive instincts.
(d) The mothering instinct.

4. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?
(a) To ask about Poirot's dealings with Jackie.
(b) To ask for advice on a gift for Linnet.
(c) To discuss the upcoming cruise on the Nile.
(d) To ask a favor for Linnet.

5. How many suspects do Poirot and Race identify in chapter 15?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 21, why do Poirot and Race decide to search the boat even though the pearls have been discovered?

2. Where does Hercule Poirot stay in chapter 3?

3. What do many of the vacationers notice about Rosalie Otterbourne's behavior early in the novel?

4. What did Miss van Schuyler lose in chapter 12 that becomes an issue in chapter 16?

5. Where is Cornelia from?

(see the answer key)

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