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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 26, what is it about Mr. Fanthrop's tie that Poirot thinks points to a certain level of behavior?
(a) The tie suggests membership in a special, secret society.
(b) The tie tells Poirot that Fanthrop grew up in a certain class of people.
(c) The tie suggests Fanthrop's profession is of a medical nature.
(d) His tie is Old School, therefore Fanthrop should behave by a certain rule of behavior.

2. In chapter 18, does Mr. Pennington know who might have a grudge against Linnet on the ship?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, Mr. Fanthrop.
(c) No, but he knows Windlesham is still angry with her.
(d) Yes, Mr. Ferguson.

3. In chapter 24, who bursts into Dr. Bessner's cabin and claims to know who the killer is?
(a) Mrs. Allerton.
(b) Mr. Pennington.
(c) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(d) Miss van Schuyler.

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

5. In chapter 17, what basic instinct does Mrs. Otterbourne attribute to most murders?
(a) The class instinct.
(b) The sexual instinct.
(c) The mothering instinct.
(d) The primitive instincts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 27, where does Poirot suggest someone hid the real pearl necklace stolen from Linnet Doyle?

2. In chapter 27, who does Poirot reveal that he has recently attempted to prove was involved in a jewelry theft?

3. In chapter 21, who do Poirot and Race claim they would like to interview next?

4. In chapter 18, why does Poirot think Rosalie hesitates before saying she saw no one on the deck when she went there to throw overboard her mother's items?

5. In chapter 26, why does Pennington say it would have been better if Simon Doyle were in charge of Linnet Doyle's finances?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 25, how does Pennington respond when Poirot and Race confront him about the use of his gun in the murder of Mrs. Otterbourne?

2. In chapter 28, who does Race realize is the agitator he has been searching for? How does he learn this?

3. In chapter 18, Poirot and Race interview Mr. Pennington. Who does Mr. Pennington suggest is the killer? What reason does Mr. Pennington give for quickly leaving the interview?

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

5. In chapter 25, how does Cornelia react to the proposal of Mr. Ferguson? Why does Miss van Schuyler at first refuse to consider Mr. Ferguson as a suitor for her niece, but later thinks differently?

6. In chapter 24, which passengers are immediate suspects in the death of Mrs. Otterbourne? Why?

7. In chapter 23, Poirot confronts Miss Otterbourne once again. What is the nature of this confrontation?

8. 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?

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

10. In chapter 29, who does Poirot finally accuse of being Linnet, the maid, and Mrs. Otterbourne's killers?

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