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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What ship did Mr. Pennington supposedly sail on from New York to Egypt?
(a) The Queen Mary.
(b) The Carmanic.
(c) The Southern Belle.
(d) The Karnak.

3. In chapter 21, where were the pearls discovered the morning after Linnet's murder?
(a) In MIss van Schuyler's cabin.
(b) In the salon.
(c) In the dining room.
(d) In Cornelia's cabin.

4. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?
(a) Take a cruise on the Nile.
(b) Fight for her man.
(c) Find a new man.
(d) Look to the future instead of the past.

5. For what reason does Mr. Pennington give for needing Linnet's signature on some documents in chapter 9?
(a) She has been away from America for so long they are behind on such matters.
(b) He wants to put her mind at ease.
(c) Her marriage changes the terms of her inheritance.
(d) He wants to get business out of the way while on vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrapped around the gun when the ship's personnel find it in the river?

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

3. Where does Poirot decide to spend the final two hours before lunch in chapter 7?

4. How do the vacationers headed to the Second Cataract travel to meet their cruise ship?

5. Why does Poirot refuse to accept a paying customer in chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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