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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 27, for what reason does Poirot give that Pennington could not have committed Linnet's murder?
(a) He is not courageous enough.
(b) He is not audacious enough.
(c) He is not smart enough.
(d) He is not brave enough.

2. In chapter 29, who does Poirot suggest was drugged the night Linnet was murdered?
(a) Simon.
(b) Linnet.
(c) Race.
(d) Himself.

3. 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) In the hallowed out space of a book.
(c) Inside a rosary.
(d) Inside a liquor bottle.

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

5. In chapter 28, what does Cornelia say when she learns that Mr. Ferguson is really a high born man?
(a) She plans to avoid him in the future.
(b) She decides to rethink his proposal.
(c) She thinks he is playing games with everyone.
(d) She thinks he is crazy.

6. 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.

7. In chapter 20, what does Poirot say he is experiencing trouble with?
(a) Having his souvenirs packaged by the crew.
(b) Deciding who the killer is.
(c) Having a package sent from Egypt to England.
(d) Deciding to have for lunch.

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

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

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

11. In chapter 24, who becomes openly upset about Simon Doyle's condition?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Jackie.
(c) Poirot.
(d) Cornelia.

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

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

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 20, who does Mrs. Allerton suggest would accuse a friend of the family, Mrs. Portarlington, to have replaced the diamonds in an expensive necklace with fakes?

2. In chapter 28, what does Dr. Bessner reveal was the content of the telegram Linnet opened by accident?

3. In chapter 31, who is to be escorted off the ship first?

4. In chapter 18, Mr. Pennington suggests who might be the murderer?

5. In chapter 22, in whose cabin do Race and Poirot find a gun?

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