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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In chapter 28, what does Dr. Bessner reveal was the content of the telegram Linnet opened by accident?
(a) It was of a financial nature.
(b) It was about vegetables.
(c) It was of a private nature.
(d) It was news from a sick relative.

3. In chapter 18, does Mr. Pennington know who might have a grudge against Linnet on the ship?
(a) Yes, Mr. Ferguson.
(b) No, but he knows Windlesham is still angry with her.
(c) Yes, Mr. Fanthrop.
(d) No.

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

5. In chapter 21, why do Poirot and Race decide to search the boat even though the pearls have been discovered?
(a) They believe the killer has another weapon.
(b) They want to look for evidence in the murder.
(c) They want to prevent another murder.
(d) They think the theif has stolen other goods.

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

7. In chapter 27, of whose murder does Poirot openly accuse Tim Allerton?
(a) The maid.
(b) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(c) Linnet.
(d) Simon Doyle.

8. In chapter 22, what do Race and Poirot find in Mr. Fanthrop's cabin?
(a) Cheap belongings.
(b) Expensive belongings, but no letters.
(c) A great deal of literature.
(d) A large amount of correspondence.

9. In chapter 27, who does Poirot suggest Rosalie Otterbourne saw leaving Linnet's cabin and has been trying to protect?
(a) Cornelia Robson.
(b) Jackie de Bellefort.
(c) Tim Allerton.
(d) Simon Doyle.

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

11. 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.

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

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

14. In chapter 29, what assumption does Poirot say he and Race made at the beginning of the investigation?
(a) That the murder was carefully planned.
(b) That the murder was committed on the spur of the moment.
(c) That the murder was one of passion.
(d) That the murder was committed by someone who did not know Linnet.

15. In chapter 21, what ailment does Miss Bower's claim Miss van Schuyler suffers from?
(a) Heart palpatations.
(b) Memory loss.
(c) Blindness.
(d) Deafness.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 25, what does Mr. Ferguson claim is wrong about the education Cornelia claims to be recieving?

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

3. In chapter 26, who does Fanthorp claim sent him on this trip?

4. In chapter 20, what is the main bit of gossip as the passengers gather for lunch?

5. In chapter 18, why does Rosalie say she has forgotten how to be nice?

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