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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 10, what objects do most of the passengers leave their cruise ship to tour?
(a) A temple.
(b) Old statues.
(c) An ancient tomb.
(d) Pyramids.

2. In chapter 13, how bad does Dr. Bessner say Simon Doyle's gunshot wound is?
(a) It is only a flesh wound.
(b) It is a shallow wound, but the bullet caused an infection.
(c) It is a life threatening wound because of the closeness to a major artery.
(d) He has broken the bone.

3. What does Linnet Ridgeway hire Simon Doyle to do?
(a) Estate manager.
(b) Personal butler.
(c) Personal attorney.
(d) Chauffeur.

4. Who rescues Linnet from the falling boulder in chapter 10?
(a) Simon Doyle.
(b) Mr. Pennington.
(c) Poirot.
(d) Tim Allerton.

5. What does Poirot always drink at dinner that is distinct because he is the only one who drinks it at his table?
(a) Beer.
(b) Wine.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears to be following Simon and Linnet Doyle in chapter 2?

2. What reason does Miss van Schuyler give for her family never becoming friendly with Linnet Ridgeway's family?

3. Why does Jackie pull a gun on Simon Doyle in chapter 12?

4. What is Mr. Richetti's profession?

5. Where does Mr. Richetti insist on going alone in chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 10, who does Poirot speak to about Linnet? What does he learn?

2. In chapter 6, what advice does Poirot give to Simon Doyle about evading Jackie in the future?

3. In chapter 15, what common thing do three of the passengers report hearing about the time of the murder? What does this cause Poirot to believe happened just after the murder?

4. In chapter 11, what does Linnet accidentally read? How does the injured party react to Linnet's actions?

5. In chapter 5, what does Jackie tell Poirot about her relationship with Simon?

6. What is the most significant thing about the character of Linnet Ridgeway as she is introduced in chapter 1?

7. In chapter 14, Poirot and Race interview Simon Doyle about the death of his wife. Who does Simon immediately defend as the murderer? Who does Simon suggest might have committed the murder?

8. In chapter 2, what scene does Poirot witness between Linnet, Simon, and Jackie? What is significant about this scene?

9. How does Tim Allerton respond to his mother's decision to invite Hercule Poirot to join them at their table at meal times?

10. In chapter 11, an old acquaintance of Poirot's boards the ship. Who is this person and why is he there?

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