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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 28, who assures Cornelia that everything outside of the actual evidence against the killer is being concealed?
(a) Mr. Ferguson.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Dr. Bessner.
(d) Race.

2. What do Poirot and Mrs. Allerton think of Mr. Fanthrop in chapter 7?
(a) He is quiet and intelligent.
(b) He is gentle and unassuming.
(c) He is loud and boisterous.
(d) He is crude and annoying.

3. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?
(a) A planet.
(b) The moon.
(c) The sun.
(d) Stars.

4. Why does Poirot suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?
(a) She is not truly afraid.
(b) She likes how it makes her new husband overprotective.
(c) She feels guilty for her own actions.
(d) She likes the attention.

5. In chapter 23, why does Poirot believe Linnet's maid has been murdered?
(a) She was blackmailing the killer.
(b) She was the killer and committed suicide out of guilt.
(c) She was killed because she stole from one of the passengers.
(d) She was killed by a jealous lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Pennington say he missed a letter informing him of Linnet's marriage?

2. In chapter 23, what does Poirot openly accuse Rosalie Otterbourne of lying about?

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

4. Who does Poirot learn in chapter 13 found the body of Linnet Doyle?

5. What reason does Miss van Schuyler give for her family never becoming friendly with Linnet Ridgeway's family?

(see the answer key)

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