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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is always ready to meet new people.
(c) He likes detective stories.
(d) He likes for his mother to meet new people.

2. Who is Fleetwood?
(a) An engineer on the ship.
(b) The ship's manager.
(c) Linnet's former lover.
(d) Linnet's former estate manager.

3. What does Jackie de Bellefort say to Poirot in chapter 11 after watching Simon and Linnet together?
(a) She no longer wants Simon and wishes Linnet luck.
(b) She should not have come aboard the ship.
(c) She regrets her affair with Simon.
(d) She should leave Linnet alone.

4. In chapter 13, how bad does Dr. Bessner say Simon Doyle's gunshot wound is?
(a) He has broken the bone.
(b) It is a shallow wound, but the bullet caused an infection.
(c) It is a life threatening wound because of the closeness to a major artery.
(d) It is only a flesh wound.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Otterbourne insist on giving Poirot in chapter 3?

3. Whom does Cornelia get to stay with Jackie in chapter 12 after the shooting?

4. How does Simon Doyle respond when Poirot asks in chapter 6 if he is still in love with Jackie?

5. What is bigamy?

(see the answer key)

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