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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 18, how many of the passengers are Poirot and Race able to rule out in the murder of Linnet Doyle?
(a) 8.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

2. In chapter 24, who does Poirot see walking toward the scene of the most recent shooting?
(a) Mr. Pennington.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Mr. Fanthrop.
(d) Mr. Richetti.

3. In chapter 22, what do Race and Poirot find in Mr. Fanthrop's cabin?
(a) Cheap belongings.
(b) A great deal of literature.
(c) Expensive belongings, but no letters.
(d) A large amount of correspondence.

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

5. In chapter 30, who has been sitting with Jackie de Bellefort?
(a) Simon Doyle.
(b) Mr. Allerton.
(c) Miss Bowers.
(d) A stewardess.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does Mrs. Otterbourne suggest Miss Bowers might be Linnet's killer in chapter 17?

2. Where does Mrs. Allerton claim she learned about Jackie's innocence in the murder of Linnet Doyle in chapter 15?

3. What does Jackie de Bellefort say to Poirot in chapter 11 after watching Simon and Linnet together?

4. What is wrapped around the gun when the ship's personnel find it in the river?

5. In chapter 21, where were the pearls discovered the morning after Linnet's murder?

(see the answer key)

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