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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of mood does Poirot note in chapter 10 Linnet Doyle has adopted?
(a) She is surly and depressed.
(b) She is energetic and falsely enthusiastic.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She is still afraid of Jackie.

2. In chapter 26, what is it about Mr. Fanthrop's tie that Poirot thinks points to a certain level of behavior?
(a) The tie suggests membership in a special, secret society.
(b) The tie tells Poirot that Fanthrop grew up in a certain class of people.
(c) The tie suggests Fanthrop's profession is of a medical nature.
(d) His tie is Old School, therefore Fanthrop should behave by a certain rule of behavior.

3. What do many of the vacationers notice about Rosalie Otterbourne's behavior early in the novel?
(a) She is cruel.
(b) She is a simpleton.
(c) She is very unhappy.
(d) She is overly joyous.

4. Who does Poirot learn in chapter 13 found the body of Linnet Doyle?
(a) Simon.
(b) Her maid.
(c) Jackie.
(d) The ship's manager.

5. In chapter 22, what does Poirot find unusual about Mr. Tim Allerton's belongings?
(a) He posseses a large rosary.
(b) He has no books.
(c) He has no correspondence at all.
(d) He posseses a great many magazines.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the vacationers headed to the Second Cataract travel to meet their cruise ship?

2. 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?

3. Who does Poirot say in chapter 7 governs the affairs of life and death?

4. What threat does Linnet Doyle claim has been made against her?

5. Who does Jackie claim to admire in chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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