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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who compliments Linnet Doyle in chapter 9 for her behavior while signing documents for Mr.Pennington?
(a) Miss van Schuyler.
(b) Mr. Fanthrop.
(c) Mr. Allerton.
(d) Mrs. Otterbourne.

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

3. In what point of view is the novel written?
(a) Second person.
(b) First person.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) Third person omniscient.

4. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?
(a) A French heiress.
(b) A Russian princess.
(c) A wealthy American.
(d) An English royal.

5. Why does Jackie pull a gun on Simon Doyle in chapter 12?
(a) She promised to kill him rather than let another woman have him.
(b) She thinks she can force him to agree to a divorce at gunpoint.
(c) Her insulted her.
(d) He attacked her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Simon say when Poirot asks if he believes Jackie capable of murder?

2. In chapter 5, where does Poirot tell Jackie he has seen her previously?

3. What does Poirot always drink at dinner that is distinct because he is the only one who drinks it at his table?

4. In chapter 18, does Mr. Pennington know who might have a grudge against Linnet on the ship?

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

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