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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 20, who does Mrs. Allerton suggest would accuse a friend of the family, Mrs. Portarlington, to have replaced the diamonds in an expensive necklace with fakes?
(a) Mr. Ferguson.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Joanna Southwood.
(d) Linnet Doyle.

2. Who compliments Linnet Doyle in chapter 9 for her behavior while signing documents for Mr.Pennington?
(a) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(b) Mr. Allerton.
(c) Mr. Fanthrop.
(d) Miss van Schuyler.

3. Who overhears Jackie de Bellefort and Simon Doyle talking in a restaurant in chapter 1?
(a) Hercule Poirot.
(b) Linnet Ridgeway.
(c) Joanna Southwood.
(d) Tim Allerton.

4. In chapter 15, where does Poirot think the killer might have placed the murder weapon?
(a) In Jackie's cabin or he threw it overboard.
(b) In Jackie's cabin or in Linnet's dressing room.
(c) In the salon or he threw it overboard.
(d) In Linnet's cabin or in the salon.

5. In chapter 19, what excuse does Jackie give Simon for shooting him?
(a) She was tired of waiting for him to come back to her.
(b) She was drunk.
(c) She was angry.
(d) She was briefly out of her mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?

2. Why does Cornelia think Rosalie is so reserved?

3. In chapter 20, what does Poirot say he is experiencing trouble with?

4. Where did Colonel Race learn that his agitator would be on the cruise ship?

5. In chapter 20, what is the main bit of gossip as the passengers gather for lunch?

(see the answer key)

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