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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?
(a) Her overly friendly attitude toward Tim Allerton and Simon Doyle.
(b) Her open discussions on sex.
(c) Her silent, rude behavior.
(d) Her apparent crush on Hercule Poirot.

2. Who do Race and Poirot interview first about the two shootings in chapter 13?
(a) Jackie.
(b) Simon.
(c) Mr. Allerton.
(d) Cornelia.

3. What is the Karnak?
(a) A hotel.
(b) The cruise ship.
(c) A city on the Nile.
(d) A tour line.

4. Who do Race and Poirot agree in chapter 15 they do not trust?
(a) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Simon Doyle.
(c) Linnet's maid.
(d) Cornelia Robson.

5. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?
(a) For her beauty.
(b) For her business contacts.
(c) For her money.
(d) For her social standing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 18, what does Mr. Pennington claim to have heard the night Linnet was murdered?

2. How does Linnet mistake a telegram meant for Mr. Richetti as her own in chapter 11?

3. In chapter 17, what does Rosalie Otterbourne say could cause her accuser to be wrong about what she/he saw?

4. In chapter 18, why does Poirot think Rosalie hesitates before saying she saw no one on the deck when she went there to throw overboard her mother's items?

5. What does Poirot always drink at dinner that is distinct because he is the only one who drinks it at his table?

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