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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 17, who claims that he heard a sound like a champagne cork popping, the possible sound of Jackie's shot in the salon?
(a) Mr. Richetti.
(b) Mr. Fanthrop.
(c) Mr. Ferguson.
(d) Mr. Allerton.

2. In chapter 22, what does Poirot find interesting in Linnet Doyle's cabin?
(a) Her nail polish bottles.
(b) Her bed.
(c) The contents of her closet.
(d) Her collection of literature.

3. Who appears to be following Simon and Linnet Doyle in chapter 2?
(a) Jackie de Bellefort.
(b) Hercule Poirot.
(c) Tim Allerton.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne.

4. In chapter 16, what does Poirot claim does not make sense in the investigation?
(a) Why Jackie's gun was used in the murder.
(b) Why the killer threw the gun overboard when trying to frame Jackie.
(c) Why the killer murdered Linnet in the first place.
(d) Why the killer tried to silence the gun.

5. What is bigamy?
(a) Having more than one child at a time.
(b) Bearing bad opinions of a group of people for no logical reason.
(c) Having a preconcieved idea of a person or set of circumstances.
(d) Being legally married to more than one person at a time.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 17, who told some of the passengers that Linnet Doyle was one of the richest women in England?

2. Who do Race and Poirot interview first about the two shootings in chapter 13?

3. Who overhears Jackie de Bellefort and Simon Doyle talking in a restaurant in chapter 1?

4. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?

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

(see the answer key)

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