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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 23, what does Poirot openly accuse Rosalie Otterbourne of lying about?
(a) Of knowing who owns the knife that killed the maid.
(b) Of seeing someone in Linnet's cabin the night of her murder.
(c) Of knowing where the pistol spotted in her bag is.
(d) Of seeing who killed the maid.

2. In chapter 22, what type of handkerchiefs do Race and Poirot find in Richetti's cabin?
(a) Colored silk.
(b) Cheap linen.
(c) Cheap cotton.
(d) White satin.

3. How many suspects do Poirot and Race identify in chapter 15?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

4. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?
(a) Her overly friendly attitude toward Tim Allerton and Simon Doyle.
(b) Her silent, rude behavior.
(c) Her apparent crush on Hercule Poirot.
(d) Her open discussions on sex.

5. What reason does Miss van Schuyler give for her family never becoming friendly with Linnet Ridgeway's family?
(a) The Ridgeways were new money.
(b) The Ridgeways were nobodies outside of their wealth.
(c) The Ridgeways were uncouth.
(d) The Ridgeways were rude and unfriendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Linnet Ridgeway recently purchased that has caused a great deal of gossip?

2. In chapter 20, what is the main bit of gossip as the passengers gather for lunch?

3. In chapter 25, why does Ferguson claim Cornelia had a motive to kill Linnet Ridgeway Doyle?

4. In chapter 21, who are Race and Poirot told took the pearls from Linnet Doyle's room?

5. Who is Windlesham?

(see the answer key)

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