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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In chapter 17, Rosalie Otterbourne outright denies accusations that she was threw something overboard the night before. Who made this accusation?
(a) Cornelia Robson.
(b) Miss van Schuyler.
(c) Mr. Pennington.
(d) Miss Bowers.

3. For what reason does Mrs. Otterbourne suggest Miss Bowers might be Linnet's killer in chapter 17?
(a) She is sexually repressed.
(b) She is clearly in love with Simon Doyle.
(c) She is clearly envious of Linnet's money.
(d) She is socially repressed.

4. In chapter 27, who does Poirot reveal that he has recently attempted to prove was involved in a jewelry theft?
(a) Mrs. Allerton.
(b) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(c) Joanna Southwood.
(d) Tim Allerton.

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

6. 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 news from a sick relative.
(d) It was of a private nature.

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

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

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

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

11. In chapter 24, who does Poirot see walking toward the scene of the most recent shooting?
(a) Mr. Pennington.
(b) Mr. Fanthrop.
(c) Tim Allerton.
(d) Mr. Richetti.

12. 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.

13. 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 the murderer coming after her next.
(c) She was afraid of revealing who she saw leaving Linnet's cabin.
(d) She was afraid of being accused of murder.

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

15. In chapter 20, to whom does Poirot whisper before he leaves the dining room?
(a) Cornelia Robson.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Mrs. Allerton.
(d) Race.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter 22, what type of handkerchiefs do Race and Poirot find in Richetti's cabin?

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

4. In chapter 20, what do Poirot and Race discover their visitor has brought to them?

5. In chapter 30, what type of woman does Jackie say Simon dislikes?

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