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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 7, what cousin of the Allerton's does Poirot learn is also a friend of Linnet Doyle's?
(a) Joanna Southwood.
(b) Mr. Richetti.
(c) Colonel Race.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne.

2. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?
(a) Her silent, rude behavior.
(b) Her overly friendly attitude toward Tim Allerton and Simon Doyle.
(c) Her apparent crush on Hercule Poirot.
(d) Her open discussions on sex.

3. Why does the maid turn to Simon Doyle in chapter 14 for reassurance?
(a) She feels Poirot is accusing her of murder.
(b) She is trying to blackmail him without Poirot knowing it.
(c) She turns to Doyle because he is still her employer.
(d) She is afraid she will be accused of theft in Linnet's pearls.

4. Why does Jackie claim Simon fell in love with Linnet?
(a) She is charming.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She is wealthy.
(d) She is glamorous.

5. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?
(a) A Russian princess.
(b) An English royal.
(c) A French heiress.
(d) A wealthy American.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Poirot ask to have defined in chapter 11?

2. Why does Poirot suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?

3. Who informs Poirot in chapter 13 of Linnet Doyle's death?

4. In chapter 16, what does Poirot claim does not make sense in the investigation?

5. What has Linnet Ridgeway recently purchased that has caused a great deal of gossip?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In chapter 12, how does Simon end up getting shot? How does he react to the person responsible?

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

5. 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?

6. In chapter 15, why does one of the ship's engineers claim he disliked Linnet Doyle?

7. In chapter 9, Mr. Pennington attempts to have Linnet sign some legal papers for him? What does Linnet do that annoys Mr. Pennington? How does Simon say he would do things differently?

8. In chapter 16, Race and Poirot interview Miss van Schuyler. Who does Miss van Schuyler claim she saw throwing something overboard the night of the murder? What does this imply about the person in question?

9. Who does Poirot meet in chapter 7 when he goes to visit a museum on Elephantine Island?

10. In chapter 14, Poirot and Race interview Linnet's nurse. What is odd about her behavior? What does she reveal that Poirot and Race did not previously know?

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