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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Linnet Ridgeway hire Simon Doyle to do?
(a) Chauffeur.
(b) Personal butler.
(c) Personal attorney.
(d) Estate manager.

2. In chapter 15, where does Poirot think the killer might have placed the murder weapon?
(a) In Jackie's cabin or he threw it overboard.
(b) In Linnet's cabin or in the salon.
(c) In the salon or he threw it overboard.
(d) In Jackie's cabin or in Linnet's dressing room.

3. What do many of the vacationers notice about Rosalie Otterbourne's behavior early in the novel?
(a) She is very unhappy.
(b) She is a simpleton.
(c) She is cruel.
(d) She is overly joyous.

4. In chapter 30, why does Jackie say it is good that she has been caught?
(a) She no longer wants Linnet's money.
(b) She is overwhelmed with guilt.
(c) She no longer wants to be with Simon.
(d) She feels she might do it again.

5. In chapter 21, where were the pearls discovered the morning after Linnet's murder?
(a) In the salon.
(b) In MIss van Schuyler's cabin.
(c) In Cornelia's cabin.
(d) In the dining room.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 23, what type of weapon does Poirot believe was used in the death of Linnet's maid?

2. With whom does Poirot tour Ez-Zebua in chapter 9?

3. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?

4. Who does Miss van Schuyler blame for her late bedtime the night of the murder?

5. In chapter 26, what is it about Mr. Fanthrop's tie that Poirot thinks points to a certain level of behavior?

(see the answer key)

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