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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. At what table does Mrs. Allerton note in chapter 7 Jackie de Bellefort has been placed?
(a) With the Doyles.
(b) With herself and her son.
(c) With the Otterbournes.
(d) With the van Schuyler party.

2. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?
(a) To ask about Poirot's dealings with Jackie.
(b) To ask a favor for Linnet.
(c) To discuss the upcoming cruise on the Nile.
(d) To ask for advice on a gift for Linnet.

3. What kind of mood does Poirot note in chapter 10 Linnet Doyle has adopted?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is surly and depressed.
(c) She is energetic and falsely enthusiastic.
(d) She is still afraid of Jackie.

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

5. What is the Karnak?
(a) A city on the Nile.
(b) A hotel.
(c) The cruise ship.
(d) A tour line.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Linnet Doyle change seats at dinner in chapter 3?

2. What do Poirot and Mrs. Allerton think of Mr. Fanthrop in chapter 7?

3. Who does Miss van Schuyler blame for her late bedtime the night of the murder?

4. How do the vacationers headed to the Second Cataract travel to meet their cruise ship?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. In chapter 10, what happens to make Simon think that Jackie is trying to make an attempt on Linnet's life?

4. In chapter 4, why does Linnet Doyle approach Poirot? What does she ask of him?

5. In chapter 16, what does the manager of the cruise ship show to Poirot? Where was it found?

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

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 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?

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. What does Linnet ask Poirot to do in regards to Jackie in chapter 4? What does Poirot tell Linnet he will do?

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