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

2. In chapter 26, what profession does Fanthrop admit to being a part of?
(a) The medical.
(b) Finance.
(c) The law.
(d) Law enforcement.

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

4. In chapter 30, who does Jackie says came up with the plan to kill Linnet originally?
(a) No one, it was just an act of opportunity.
(b) She did.
(c) Both she and Simon came up with it together.
(d) Simon did.

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

6. In chapter 20, what do Poirot and Race discover their visitor has brought to them?
(a) A perfect match to the murder weapon.
(b) The pearl necklace.
(c) The murder weapon.
(d) Miss van Schuyler's missing stole.

7. In chapter 23, how does Rosalie Otterbourne react when Poirot accuses her of having a gun in her handbag?
(a) She allows him to search the bag.
(b) She suggests that Poirot has lost his mind.
(c) She denies it and rushes off crying.
(d) She denies it, but does not allow him to see the bag.

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

9. In chapter 26, why does Pennington say he had not motive to kill Linnet?
(a) He loses a client with her death.
(b) He loses a good friend with her death.
(c) He gets nothing from her estate.
(d) Nothing changes for him as he will continue to manage her money for Simon Doyle.

10. In chapter 17, what does Rosalie Otterbourne say could cause her accuser to be wrong about what she/he saw?
(a) She is half blind.
(b) He was drunk.
(c) She was dreaming.
(d) He was looking through dirty eyeglasses.

11. 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 fired Cornelia's father without cause.
(c) Linnet's father caused the ruination of Cornelia's father.
(d) Linnet stole a lover from Cornelia.

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

13. 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 membership in a special, secret society.
(b) The tie suggests Fanthrop's profession is of a medical nature.
(c) The tie tells Poirot that Fanthrop grew up in a certain class of people.
(d) His tie is Old School, therefore Fanthrop should behave by a certain rule of behavior.

14. 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) Perfume.
(d) Red ink.

15. In chapter 25, what does Mr. Ferguson claim is wrong about the education Cornelia claims to be recieving?
(a) It focuses on the past and should focus on the future.
(b) It focuses on men rather than women.
(c) It is too difficult for a woman.
(d) It is not difficult enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 30, why does Jackie claim Poirot has no evidence against her and Simon?

2. In chapter 20, who are Race and Poirot told wants to speak with them?

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

4. In chapter 18, what reason does Rosalie give Poirot for lying about her presence on the deck the night before?

5. In chapter 22, for what reason does Race suggest Linnet might have worn fake pearls?

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