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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Poirot say in chapter 7 governs the affairs of life and death?
(a) Individuals.
(b) Governments.
(c) God.
(d) The police.

3. How do many of the other vacationers appear to know Hercule Poirot?
(a) He is a well-known detective.
(b) He is a wealthy man who often travels in such circles.
(c) He is a well-known novelist.
(d) He is a famous entertainer.

4. Why does Poirot suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?
(a) She likes how it makes her new husband overprotective.
(b) She feels guilty for her own actions.
(c) She likes the attention.
(d) She is not truly afraid.

5. In chapter 23, why does Poirot believe Linnet's maid has been murdered?
(a) She was killed because she stole from one of the passengers.
(b) She was blackmailing the killer.
(c) She was the killer and committed suicide out of guilt.
(d) She was killed by a jealous lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of mood does Poirot note in chapter 10 Linnet Doyle has adopted?

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

3. In chapter 24, where was Jackie when the most recent shooting took place?

4. In chapter 23, how has Linnet's maid been murdered?

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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