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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do many of the other vacationers appear to know Hercule Poirot?
(a) He is a well-known novelist.
(b) He is a wealthy man who often travels in such circles.
(c) He is a well-known detective.
(d) He is a famous entertainer.

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

4. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?
(a) She has done nothing illegal yet.
(b) He has no jurisdiction in Egypt.
(c) She is in the right and the Doyles are in the wrong.
(d) She has a right to her emotions.

5. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?
(a) He is always ready to meet new people.
(b) He likes for his mother to meet new people.
(c) He likes detective stories.
(d) He is a kind and generous person.

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

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

8. Why does Poirot tell Jackie at the end of chapter 7 that he feels sorry for her?
(a) She is a pitiful creature, obsessed with jealousy.
(b) She is only making people dislike her with her actions.
(c) She has chosen a dangerous path.
(d) She is poor and spending her last pennies to obsess over the Doyles.

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

10. How was Linnet Doyle killed?
(a) Multiple knife wounds to her body.
(b) A knife to the heart.
(c) A single shot to the head.
(d) A single shot to the chest.

11. Where does Mrs. Allerton claim she learned about Jackie's innocence in the murder of Linnet Doyle in chapter 15?
(a) Cornelia Robson.
(b) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(c) Miss van Schuyler.
(d) Jackie de Bellefort.

12. What does Poirot always drink at dinner that is distinct because he is the only one who drinks it at his table?
(a) Beer.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Water.
(d) Wine.

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

14. What advice did Poirot give to the Doyles in chapter 11 that he says they refused to take?
(a) To go to the police about the fallen boulder.
(b) To return to Linnet's estate at Wode Hall.
(c) To remain in their cabin the rest of the voyage.
(d) To leave the cruise ship.

15. How does Linnet mistake a telegram meant for Mr. Richetti as her own in chapter 11?
(a) A steward gave it to her.
(b) It was waiting in her room.
(c) She sees the R of his name and thinks it is for Ridgeway.
(d) She just assumed she was the only one who would recieve telegrams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Colonel Race learn that his agitator would be on the cruise ship?

2. For what reason does Mr. Pennington give for needing Linnet's signature on some documents in chapter 9?

3. Who compliments Linnet Doyle in chapter 9 for her behavior while signing documents for Mr.Pennington?

4. What is Mr. Richetti's profession?

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

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