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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 20, who are Race and Poirot told wants to speak with them?
(a) Cornelia Robson.
(b) Miss Bowers.
(c) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(d) Mrs. Otterbourne.

2. What advice did Poirot give to the Doyles in chapter 11 that he says they refused to take?
(a) To return to Linnet's estate at Wode Hall.
(b) To go to the police about the fallen boulder.
(c) To remain in their cabin the rest of the voyage.
(d) To leave the cruise ship.

3. What alibi does Fleetwood offer in chapter 15?
(a) He was sleeping.
(b) He was off the ship.
(c) He was working.
(d) He was with his girlfriend.

4. What is Mr. Richetti's profession?
(a) Accounting.
(b) Anthropology.
(c) Archeology.
(d) Architecture.

5. How was Linnet Doyle killed?
(a) Multiple knife wounds to her body.
(b) A single shot to the head.
(c) A single shot to the chest.
(d) A knife to the heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 22, what does Poirot find unusual about Mr. Tim Allerton's belongings?

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

3. In chapter 17, what basic instinct does Mrs. Otterbourne attribute to most murders?

4. Why does Poirot tell Jackie at the end of chapter 7 that he feels sorry for her?

5. In chapter 24, what danger does Miss Bowers suggest Simon Doyle faces if he does not reach a hospital soon?

(see the answer key)

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