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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 24, why do Poirot and Race go to speak to Simon Doyle?
(a) They want to assure him that they are doing the best they can to solve the case.
(b) They want to know who else might have wanted to kill Linnet.
(c) They want to know the contents of the telegram Linnet opened by mistake.
(d) They want to begin making plans for Linnet's burial.

2. In chapter 21, why do Poirot and Race decide to search the boat even though the pearls have been discovered?
(a) They want to prevent another murder.
(b) They think the theif has stolen other goods.
(c) They want to look for evidence in the murder.
(d) They believe the killer has another weapon.

3. How does Linnet mistake a telegram meant for Mr. Richetti as her own in chapter 11?
(a) A steward gave it to her.
(b) It was waiting in her room.
(c) She sees the R of his name and thinks it is for Ridgeway.
(d) She just assumed she was the only one who would recieve telegrams.

4. How does Simon Doyle respond when Poirot asks in chapter 6 if he is still in love with Jackie?
(a) Jackie will always be like a little sister to him.
(b) Jackie will always be his first love.
(c) Jackie no longer exists to him.
(d) He never loved Jackie in the first place.

5. What ship did Mr. Pennington supposedly sail on from New York to Egypt?
(a) The Carmanic.
(b) The Karnak.
(c) The Queen Mary.
(d) The Southern Belle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 25, how does Poirot suggest the killer got away so quickly after the third shooting?

2. In chapter 22, what type of handkerchiefs do Race and Poirot find in Richetti's cabin?

3. In chapter 29, what assumption does Poirot say he and Race made at the beginning of the investigation?

4. In chapter 24, who bursts into Dr. Bessner's cabin and claims to know who the killer is?

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

(see the answer key)

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