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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Jackie suggest might have killed Linnet in chapter 14?
(a) Simon Doyle.
(b) Someone with a grudge against Linnet for her father's business dealings.
(c) The stranger who overheard her coversation with Poirot at Cataract Hotel.
(d) Cornelia.

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

5. Whose gun was found in the river by ship's personnel in chapter 16?
(a) Mr. Ferguson's.
(b) Mr. Pennington's.
(c) Mr. Richetti's.
(d) Jackie's.

6. In chapter 7, what cousin of the Allerton's does Poirot learn is also a friend of Linnet Doyle's?
(a) Joanna Southwood.
(b) Colonel Race.
(c) Mr. Richetti.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne.

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

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

9. Where is Cornelia from?
(a) Egypt.
(b) America.
(c) England.
(d) Russia.

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

11. What does Linnet Ridgeway hire Simon Doyle to do?
(a) Personal attorney.
(b) Chauffeur.
(c) Estate manager.
(d) Personal butler.

12. In chapter 5, where does Poirot tell Jackie he has seen her previously?
(a) In a restaurant called Chez Ma Tante.
(b) In a hotel in London.
(c) On a flight from England to Egypt.
(d) At Linnet Doyle's wedding.

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

14. Who does Poirot overhear talking to one another at the end of chapter 9?
(a) Tim Allerton and Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Tim Allerton and Cornelia.
(c) Mr. Fanthrop and Cornelia.
(d) Mr. Fanthrop and Rosalie Otterbourne.

15. What is Mr. Richetti's profession?
(a) Accounting.
(b) Archeology.
(c) Anthropology.
(d) Architecture.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Pennington say he missed a letter informing him of Linnet's marriage?

2. What alibi does Fleetwood offer in chapter 15?

3. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?

4. Who is coming off the ship in chapter 10 as Simon escorts his wife back on board?

5. What does Poirot always drink at dinner that is distinct because he is the only one who drinks it at his table?

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