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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Linnet Doyle change seats at dinner in chapter 3?
(a) To avoid Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) To sit further from her husband.
(c) To avoid Jackie de Bellefort.
(d) To sit closer to her husband.

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

3. In chapter 23, what type of weapon does Poirot believe was used in the death of Linnet's maid?
(a) A surgical knife.
(b) Someone's hands.
(c) A rope around her neck.
(d) A large caliber gun.

4. What is Poirot doing when approached by another vacationer in chapter 4?
(a) Eating.
(b) Meditating.
(c) Listening to music.
(d) Sleeping.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 22, for what reason does Race suggest Linnet might have worn fake pearls?

2. Why does Jackie pull a gun on Simon Doyle in chapter 12?

3. In chapter 7, what cousin of the Allerton's does Poirot learn is also a friend of Linnet Doyle's?

4. What alibi does Fleetwood offer in chapter 15?

5. In chapter 20, who are Race and Poirot told wants to speak with them?

(see the answer key)

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