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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 26, who does Fanthorp claim sent him on this trip?
(a) Linnet's cousin.
(b) Linnet's former fiance.
(c) Linnet's English attorney.
(d) Linnet's father.

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

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

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

5. In chapter 18, why does Rosalie say she has forgotten how to be nice?
(a) She was badly heartbroken.
(b) The stress of hiding her mother's vice.
(c) Her father's death had a profound toll on her.
(d) Her mother's impending death makes her depressed.

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

7. What does Race suggest in chapter 18 that he and Poirot should focus on next in their investigation.
(a) Arranging Linnet's funeral.
(b) The missing pearl necklace.
(c) Getting Simon to a hospital.
(d) Clearing Jackie's name.

8. In chapter 22, what does Poirot find unusual about Mr. Tim Allerton's belongings?
(a) He has no books.
(b) He posseses a great many magazines.
(c) He posseses a large rosary.
(d) He has no correspondence at all.

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

10. In chapter 21, for what reason does Poirot suggest no one heard the gunshot that took Linnet's life?
(a) It was muffled by the fur stole.
(b) It was such a small sound, no one could distinguish it over normal sounds.
(c) It was too small a sound to be heard.
(d) No one but Pennington was close enough and capable of hearing it.

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

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

13. In chapter 18, how many of the passengers are Poirot and Race able to rule out in the murder of Linnet Doyle?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 2.

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

15. In chapter 17, what basic instinct does Mrs. Otterbourne attribute to most murders?
(a) The mothering instinct.
(b) The class instinct.
(c) The sexual instinct.
(d) The primitive instincts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 26, why does Pennington say he had not motive to kill Linnet?

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

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

4. In chapter 23, what does Poirot openly accuse Rosalie Otterbourne of lying about?

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

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