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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 18, what reason does Rosalie give Poirot for lying about her presence on the deck the night before?
(a) She was afraid of being accused of murder.
(b) She was afraid of revealing who she saw leaving Linnet's cabin.
(c) She was afraid of admitting to her mother's vice.
(d) She was afraid of the murderer coming after her next.

2. Who does Poirot say in chapter 7 governs the affairs of life and death?
(a) Individuals.
(b) Governments.
(c) God.
(d) The police.

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

4. Who does Jackie suggest might have killed Linnet in chapter 14?
(a) Simon Doyle.
(b) Someone with a grudge against Linnet for her father's business dealings.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) The stranger who overheard her coversation with Poirot at Cataract Hotel.

5. Whom does Cornelia get to stay with Jackie in chapter 12 after the shooting?
(a) Mrs. Allerton.
(b) Miss van Schuyler.
(c) Miss Bowers.
(d) Rosalie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Richetti insist on going alone in chapter 11?

2. For what reason does Mrs. Otterbourne suggest Miss Bowers might be Linnet's killer in chapter 17?

3. In chapter 18, how many of the passengers are Poirot and Race able to rule out in the murder of Linnet Doyle?

4. Who compliments Linnet Doyle in chapter 9 for her behavior while signing documents for Mr.Pennington?

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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