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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In chapter 26, why does Pennington say it would have been better if Simon Doyle were in charge of Linnet Doyle's finances?
(a) He has a better head for business.
(b) He would be easier to fool with devious business deals.
(c) He does not insist on reading every document he signs.
(d) Pennington simply prefers working with a man.

3. In chapter 24, what danger does Miss Bowers suggest Simon Doyle faces if he does not reach a hospital soon?
(a) A permanent limp.
(b) Septicemia, blood poisoning.
(c) An infection to the broken bone.
(d) He will bleed to death.

4. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?
(a) To ask a favor for Linnet.
(b) To ask about Poirot's dealings with Jackie.
(c) To ask for advice on a gift for Linnet.
(d) To discuss the upcoming cruise on the Nile.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 18, Mr. Pennington suggests who might be the murderer?

2. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?

3. In chapter 24, why do Poirot and Race go to speak to Simon Doyle?

4. In chapter 30, how does Jackie say Simon might have killed Linnet if she had not helped with the planning?

5. Who does Cornelia tour the temple of Abu Simbel with?

(see the answer key)

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