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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In chapter 31, who shoots Simon Doyle a second time?
(a) Jackie.
(b) He shoots himself.
(c) The police.
(d) Cornelia.

3. In chapter 22, in whose cabin do Race and Poirot find a gun?
(a) Doyle's.
(b) Bessner's.
(c) Pennington's.
(d) Ferguson's.

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

5. In chapter 25, why does Ferguson claim Cornelia had a motive to kill Linnet Ridgeway Doyle?
(a) Linnet made fun of Cornelia for her appearance.
(b) Linnet's father caused the ruination of Cornelia's father.
(c) Linnet's father fired Cornelia's father without cause.
(d) Linnet stole a lover from Cornelia.

6. In chapter 22, for what reason does Race suggest Linnet might have worn fake pearls?
(a) To protect herself from attack.
(b) She prefers the look of the fake pearls to the real ones.
(c) To protect the real ones from theft.
(d) She could not afford the real ones.

7. In chapter 17, who told some of the passengers that Linnet Doyle was one of the richest women in England?
(a) Fleetwood.
(b) Ferguson.
(c) Pennington.
(d) Richetti.

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

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

10. Where does Mr. Pennington say in chapter 18 that Linnet was raised?
(a) England.
(b) Russia.
(c) America.
(d) France.

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

12. In chapter 25, who does Poirot claim Mr. Ferguson really is?
(a) Lord Dawlish.
(b) Duke of Westminster.
(c) Marquess of Acquitaine.
(d) Prince Andrew.

13. In chapter 23, why does Poirot believe Linnet's maid has been murdered?
(a) She was killed because she stole from one of the passengers.
(b) She was killed by a jealous lover.
(c) She was the killer and committed suicide out of guilt.
(d) She was blackmailing the killer.

14. In chapter 27, where does Poirot suggest someone hid the real pearl necklace stolen from Linnet Doyle?
(a) In a collection of cheap souvenirs.
(b) Inside a rosary.
(c) In the hallowed out space of a book.
(d) Inside a liquor bottle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 24, where was Jackie when the most recent shooting took place?

2. In chapter 26, what profession does Fanthrop admit to being a part of?

3. In chapter 18, why does Poirot think Rosalie hesitates before saying she saw no one on the deck when she went there to throw overboard her mother's items?

4. In chapter 26, what crime does Pennington admit to committing?

5. In chapter 24, who does Poirot see walking toward the scene of the most recent shooting?

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