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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 10, what objects do most of the passengers leave their cruise ship to tour?
(a) Old statues.
(b) Pyramids.
(c) An ancient tomb.
(d) A temple.

2. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?
(a) To ask a favor for Linnet.
(b) To ask for advice on a gift for Linnet.
(c) To discuss the upcoming cruise on the Nile.
(d) To ask about Poirot's dealings with Jackie.

3. Who rescues Linnet from the falling boulder in chapter 10?
(a) Tim Allerton.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Mr. Pennington.
(d) Simon Doyle.

4. Who is Windlesham?
(a) The previous owner of Wode Hall.
(b) A business man Linnet's father crossed.
(c) Linnet's previous fiance.
(d) One of Linnet's lawyers.

5. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?
(a) Tim Allerton.
(b) Simon Doyle.
(c) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(d) Jackie de Bellefort.

6. What ship did Mr. Pennington supposedly sail on from New York to Egypt?
(a) The Karnak.
(b) The Queen Mary.
(c) The Carmanic.
(d) The Southern Belle.

7. Where does Race hypothesize the murderer got the gun to kill Linnet Doyle?
(a) Jackie returned to the salon and reclaimed the gun.
(b) Jackie never dropped the gun in the first place.
(c) He stole it from the salon after Jackie dropped it.
(d) It is an exact duplicate of Jackie's gun.

8. What is Poirot doing when approached by another vacationer in chapter 4?
(a) Meditating.
(b) Eating.
(c) Listening to music.
(d) Sleeping.

9. What does Simon say when Poirot asks if he believes Jackie capable of murder?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) In the right circumstances.
(d) Yes, but not with something as violent as a gun.

10. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?
(a) For her business contacts.
(b) For her social standing.
(c) For her money.
(d) For her beauty.

11. With whom does Poirot tour Ez-Zebua in chapter 9?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Mrs. Allerton.
(c) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(d) Rosalie.

12. Who does Jackie claim to admire in chapter 12?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Rosalie.
(c) Joanna.
(d) Linnet.

13. What word does Poirot ask to have defined in chapter 11?
(a) Fey.
(b) Simile.
(c) Atrocious.
(d) Ironic.

14. Who compliments Linnet Doyle in chapter 9 for her behavior while signing documents for Mr.Pennington?
(a) Mr. Fanthrop.
(b) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(c) Miss van Schuyler.
(d) Mr. Allerton.

15. Why does Poirot refuse to accept a paying customer in chapter 4?
(a) He dislikes the prospective customer.
(b) He is outside his jurisdiction.
(c) He is unqualified for the job.
(d) He is on vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Linnet mistake a telegram meant for Mr. Richetti as her own in chapter 11?

2. What advice did Poirot give to the Doyles in chapter 11 that he says they refused to take?

3. Where does Mr. Richetti insist on going alone in chapter 11?

4. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?

5. What is bigamy?

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