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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?
(a) A wealthy American.
(b) A French heiress.
(c) A Russian princess.
(d) An English royal.

2. In chapter 7, which lady spends a few hours with Poirot?
(a) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(b) Miss Otterbourne.
(c) Mrs. Doyle.
(d) Mrs. Allerton.

3. In chapter 10, with whom does Cornelia tour the sights?
(a) Poirot.
(b) Dr. Bessner.
(c) Mr. Allerton.
(d) Mr. Ferguson.

4. Who do Race and Poirot agree in chapter 15 they do not trust?
(a) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Simon Doyle.
(c) Linnet's maid.
(d) Cornelia Robson.

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

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

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

8. On what part of his body does Simon Doyle suffer a gunshot wound in chapter 12?
(a) His belly.
(b) His leg.
(c) His arm.
(d) His head.

9. Who is Fleetwood?
(a) Linnet's former estate manager.
(b) Linnet's former lover.
(c) The ship's manager.
(d) An engineer on the ship.

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

11. What alibi does Fleetwood offer in chapter 15?
(a) He was with his girlfriend.
(b) He was sleeping.
(c) He was off the ship.
(d) He was working.

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

13. Why does Linnet Doyle change seats at dinner in chapter 3?
(a) To avoid Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) To sit further from her husband.
(c) To sit closer to her husband.
(d) To avoid Jackie de Bellefort.

14. What is the Karnak?
(a) The cruise ship.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A city on the Nile.
(d) A tour line.

15. Who does Linnet Doyle claim has been following her while on her honeymoon?
(a) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Jackie de Bellefort.
(d) Mr. Pennington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot refuse to do in Linnet's name, but agrees to do as a matter of courtesy?

2. What does Mrs. Otterbourne insist on giving Poirot in chapter 3?

3. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?

4. Why does Poirot suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?

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

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