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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 29, what does Poirot suggest was the contents of one of Linnet Doyle's nail polish bottles?
(a) Perfume.
(b) Red ink.
(c) Poison.
(d) Sleeping draught.

2. In chapter 18, what reason does Rosalie give Poirot for lying about her presence on the deck the night before?
(a) She was afraid of admitting to her mother's vice.
(b) She was afraid of revealing who she saw leaving Linnet's cabin.
(c) She was afraid of being accused of murder.
(d) She was afraid of the murderer coming after her next.

3. In chapter 26, what is it about Mr. Fanthrop's tie that Poirot thinks points to a certain level of behavior?
(a) The tie tells Poirot that Fanthrop grew up in a certain class of people.
(b) The tie suggests Fanthrop's profession is of a medical nature.
(c) His tie is Old School, therefore Fanthrop should behave by a certain rule of behavior.
(d) The tie suggests membership in a special, secret society.

4. In chapter 24, what danger does Miss Bowers suggest Simon Doyle faces if he does not reach a hospital soon?
(a) A permanent limp.
(b) He will bleed to death.
(c) An infection to the broken bone.
(d) Septicemia, blood poisoning.

5. In chapter 31, what weapon does the killer of Simon Doyle use?
(a) Mr. Pennington's pistol.
(b) A pearl handled pistol that matches the murder weapon in the Linnet Doyle case.
(c) Mr. Richetti's pistol.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne's pistol.

6. In chapter 26, why does Pennington say it would have been better if Simon Doyle were in charge of Linnet Doyle's finances?
(a) Pennington simply prefers working with a man.
(b) He has a better head for business.
(c) He does not insist on reading every document he signs.
(d) He would be easier to fool with devious business deals.

7. In chapter 28, who has helped explain kleptomania to Cornelia?
(a) Miss Bowers.
(b) Mr. Ferguson.
(c) Dr. Bessner.
(d) Mrs. Allerton.

8. In chapter 31, why does Poirot suggest to Race that Jackie became involved in the murder plot?
(a) She was manipulated by Simon.
(b) She disliked Linnet from the very beginning.
(c) She loved Simon too much.
(d) She was too greedy.

9. In chapter 18, what does Mr. Pennington claim to have heard the night Linnet was murdered?
(a) The commotion outside Dr. Bessner's cabin.
(b) A splash in the river.
(c) Someone running.
(d) A gunshot.

10. In chapter 30, what type of woman does Jackie say Simon dislikes?
(a) Glamorous women.
(b) Childish women.
(c) Rich women.
(d) Bossy women.

11. In chapter 22, what does Poirot find interesting in Linnet Doyle's cabin?
(a) Her nail polish bottles.
(b) Her bed.
(c) Her collection of literature.
(d) The contents of her closet.

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

13. In chapter 21, who do Poirot and Race claim they would like to interview next?
(a) Pennington.
(b) Fanthrop.
(c) Bessner.
(d) Tim Allerton.

14. In chapter 29, who does Poirot say killed Linnet's maid and Mrs. Otterbourne?
(a) Mr. Pennington.
(b) Simon Doyle.
(c) Jackie de Bellefort.
(d) Cornelia Robson.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter 21, who are Race and Poirot told took the pearls from Linnet Doyle's room?

3. In chapter 23, why does Poirot believe Linnet's maid has been murdered?

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

5. In chapter 29, what assumption does Poirot say he and Race made at the beginning of the investigation?

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