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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 28, who assures Cornelia that everything outside of the actual evidence against the killer is being concealed?
(a) Race.
(b) Mr. Ferguson.
(c) Poirot.
(d) Dr. Bessner.

2. In chapter 25, how does Poirot suggest the killer got away so quickly after the third shooting?
(a) He or she hid in a nearby service room.
(b) He or she jumped over the railing to the deck below.
(c) He or she slipped into a nearby cabin.
(d) He or she pretended to be part of the curious crowd that gathered.

3. In chapter 25, why does Mr. Ferguson claim he would like to marry Cornelia Robson?
(a) She would make strong, healthy babies.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She would be a perfect royal's wife.
(d) She has spirit.

4. In chapter 20, to whom does Poirot whisper before he leaves the dining room?
(a) Tim Allerton.
(b) Cornelia Robson.
(c) Race.
(d) Mrs. Allerton.

5. In chapter 20, who does Mrs. Allerton suggest would accuse a friend of the family, Mrs. Portarlington, to have replaced the diamonds in an expensive necklace with fakes?
(a) Linnet Doyle.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Mr. Ferguson.
(d) Joanna Southwood.

6. In chapter 17, who claims that he heard a sound like a champagne cork popping, the possible sound of Jackie's shot in the salon?
(a) Mr. Ferguson.
(b) Mr. Fanthrop.
(c) Mr. Richetti.
(d) Mr. Allerton.

7. In chapter 21, who are Race and Poirot told took the pearls from Linnet Doyle's room?
(a) Miss van Schuyler.
(b) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(c) Cornelia Robson.
(d) Mr. Tim Allerton.

8. In chapter 25, who takes charge over Miss Otterbourne?
(a) Miss Bowers.
(b) Miss van Schuyler.
(c) Cornelia Robson.
(d) Mrs. Allerton.

9. In chapter 21, where were the pearls discovered the morning after Linnet's murder?
(a) In the dining room.
(b) In Cornelia's cabin.
(c) In the salon.
(d) In MIss van Schuyler's cabin.

10. In chapter 23, how has Linnet's maid been murdered?
(a) Strangulation.
(b) Stabbed with a knife.
(c) Shot in the head.
(d) Poisoned.

11. In chapter 23, what does Poirot openly accuse Rosalie Otterbourne of lying about?
(a) Of knowing who owns the knife that killed the maid.
(b) Of knowing where the pistol spotted in her bag is.
(c) Of seeing someone in Linnet's cabin the night of her murder.
(d) Of seeing who killed the maid.

12. In chapter 23, who asks Poirot the motive for the maid's death?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Mr. Pennington.
(c) Jackie.
(d) Tim Allerton.

13. Which of the following is not part of the evidence Poirot feels points to the correct murderer in chapter 27?
(a) The bottles of nail polish.
(b) Mr. Richetti's large caliber pistol.
(c) The stained handkerchief.
(d) Mr. Pennington's gun.

14. In chapter 30, why does Jackie say it is good that she has been caught?
(a) She no longer wants Linnet's money.
(b) She is overwhelmed with guilt.
(c) She no longer wants to be with Simon.
(d) She feels she might do it again.

15. In chapter 30, who has been sitting with Jackie de Bellefort?
(a) Miss Bowers.
(b) A stewardess.
(c) Simon Doyle.
(d) Mr. Allerton.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 31, who is to be escorted off the ship first?

2. Where does Mr. Pennington say in chapter 18 that Linnet was raised?

3. In chapter 27, of whose murder does Poirot openly accuse Tim Allerton?

4. In chapter 21, what ailment does Miss Bower's claim Miss van Schuyler suffers from?

5. In chapter 22, what does Poirot find interesting in Linnet Doyle's cabin?

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