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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Race and Poirot agree in chapter 15 they do not trust?
(a) Cornelia Robson.
(b) Linnet's maid.
(c) Simon Doyle.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne.

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

3. In chapter 21, what ailment does Miss Bower's claim Miss van Schuyler suffers from?
(a) Blindness.
(b) Deafness.
(c) Heart palpatations.
(d) Memory loss.

4. In chapter 23, how does Rosalie Otterbourne react when Poirot accuses her of having a gun in her handbag?
(a) She denies it and rushes off crying.
(b) She denies it, but does not allow him to see the bag.
(c) She allows him to search the bag.
(d) She suggests that Poirot has lost his mind.

5. What is Poirot doing when approached by another vacationer in chapter 4?
(a) Eating.
(b) Listening to music.
(c) Meditating.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jackie de Bellefort say to Poirot in chapter 11 after watching Simon and Linnet together?

2. What do many of the vacationers notice about Rosalie Otterbourne's behavior early in the novel?

3. How does Mr. Pennington say he missed a letter informing him of Linnet's marriage?

4. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?

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

(see the answer key)

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