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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 29, who does Poirot say killed Linnet's maid and Mrs. Otterbourne?
(a) Simon Doyle.
(b) Mr. Pennington.
(c) Jackie de Bellefort.
(d) Cornelia Robson.

2. In chapter 25, how does Poirot suggest the killer got away so quickly after the third shooting?
(a) He or she jumped over the railing to the deck below.
(b) He or she hid in a nearby service room.
(c) He or she pretended to be part of the curious crowd that gathered.
(d) He or she slipped into a nearby cabin.

3. In chapter 19, what does Poirot suggest is Mrs. Otterbourne's hidden vice?
(a) She smokes.
(b) She takes drugs.
(c) She drinks.
(d) She overeats.

4. In chapter 21, for what reason does Poirot suggest no one heard the gunshot that took Linnet's life?
(a) No one but Pennington was close enough and capable of hearing it.
(b) It was muffled by the fur stole.
(c) It was such a small sound, no one could distinguish it over normal sounds.
(d) It was too small a sound to be heard.

5. In chapter 23, what type of weapon does Poirot believe was used in the death of Linnet's maid?
(a) A surgical knife.
(b) A large caliber gun.
(c) Someone's hands.
(d) A rope around her neck.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 18, why does Rosalie say she has forgotten how to be nice?

2. In chapter 20, who are Race and Poirot told wants to speak with them?

3. In chapter 29, who does Poirot suggest killed Linnet Doyle?

4. In chapter 24, where was Jackie when the most recent shooting took place?

5. In chapter 30, why does Jackie say it is good that she has been caught?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 18, Race and Poirot make a list of suspects and motives. What does Poirot say will eventually point them toward the murderer?

2. In chapter 19, who does Simon Doyle ask to see? For what reason?

3. In chapter 17, Miss Otterbourne refutes everything that Miss van Schuyler said about her in a previous chapter. Could Miss van Schuyler be lying? For what purpose?

4. In chapter 17, what is the attitude of Mr. Ferguson when Poirot and Race interview him? What might this indicate?

5. In chapter 24, Poirot and Race confront Mr. Pennington about his illegal dealings with Linnet Doyle's business interests. What does Mr. Pennington say in his own defense?

6. In chapter 26, why does Poirot accuse Mr. Fanthrop of lying about his true identity? What reason does Mr. Fanthrop give for being on the cruise ship?

7. In chapter 27, why does Poirot decide to allow Tim Allerton to go free even though he has essentially confessed to a crime?

8. In chapter 31, who does Cornelia announce she plans to marry? For what reason?

9. In chapter 19, what does Miss Otterbourne finally admit to Poirot? Why does Poirot think that Miss Otterbourne is continuing to lie to him?

10. In chapter 31, what happens when Jackie and Simon are escorted off of the cruise ship to be turned over to police custody?

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