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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What threat does Linnet Doyle claim has been made against her?
(a) A threat of theft.
(b) A threat of bodily harm.
(c) A murder threat.
(d) None.

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

3. In chapter 10, with whom does Cornelia tour the sights?
(a) Poirot.
(b) Dr. Bessner.
(c) Mr. Ferguson.
(d) Mr. Allerton.

4. In chapter 18, how many of the passengers are Poirot and Race able to rule out in the murder of Linnet Doyle?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

5. In chapter 24, who becomes openly upset about Simon Doyle's condition?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Jackie.
(d) Cornelia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is bigamy?

2. For what reason does Mrs. Otterbourne suggest Miss Bowers might be Linnet's killer in chapter 17?

3. In chapter 18, why does Rosalie say she has forgotten how to be nice?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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