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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, to whom does Poirot whisper before he leaves the dining room?
(a) Mrs. Allerton.
(b) Race.
(c) Cornelia Robson.
(d) Tim Allerton.

2. In chapter 18, Mr. Pennington suggests who might be the murderer?
(a) Mr. Fanthrop.
(b) Jacqueline de Bellefort.
(c) Cornelia Robson.
(d) Simon Doyle.

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

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

5. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?
(a) He is a kind and generous person.
(b) He likes for his mother to meet new people.
(c) He is always ready to meet new people.
(d) He likes detective stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 19, what excuse does Jackie give Simon for shooting him?

2. Who is Windlesham?

3. In chapter 21, where were the pearls discovered the morning after Linnet's murder?

4. What does Race suggest in chapter 18 that he and Poirot should focus on next in their investigation.

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

(see the answer key)

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