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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 7, what cousin of the Allerton's does Poirot learn is also a friend of Linnet Doyle's?
(a) Joanna Southwood.
(b) Mr. Richetti.
(c) Colonel Race.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne.

2. In chapter 28, who has helped explain kleptomania to Cornelia?
(a) Miss Bowers.
(b) Mrs. Allerton.
(c) Dr. Bessner.
(d) Mr. Ferguson.

3. In chapter 27, for what reason does Poirot give that Pennington could not have committed Linnet's murder?
(a) He is not courageous enough.
(b) He is not audacious enough.
(c) He is not smart enough.
(d) He is not brave enough.

4. In chapter 28, for what reason does Poirot give Race for why he has not admitted that he already knows who the real killer is?
(a) He enjoys prolonging the investigation.
(b) He is trying to tie up loose ends.
(c) He is teasing Race.
(d) He wants to be sure he is correct.

5. What does Poirot always drink at dinner that is distinct because he is the only one who drinks it at his table?
(a) Wine.
(b) Beer.
(c) Water.
(d) Whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 18, what reason does Rosalie give Poirot for lying about her presence on the deck the night before?

2. In chapter 26, what profession does Fanthrop admit to being a part of?

3. Where did Colonel Race learn that his agitator would be on the cruise ship?

4. In chapter 20, who does Mrs. Allerton suggest would accuse a friend of the family, Mrs. Portarlington, to have replaced the diamonds in an expensive necklace with fakes?

5. Why does Poirot suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?

(see the answer key)

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