View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 30, who does Jackie says came up with the plan to kill Linnet originally?
(a) She did.
(b) Both she and Simon came up with it together.
(c) No one, it was just an act of opportunity.
(d) Simon did.

2. In chapter 30, who has been sitting with Jackie de Bellefort?
(a) Simon Doyle.
(b) Mr. Allerton.
(c) A stewardess.
(d) Miss Bowers.

3. Where does Mr. Pennington say in chapter 18 that Linnet was raised?
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) England.
(d) Russia.

4. In chapter 31, what weapon does the killer of Simon Doyle use?
(a) A pearl handled pistol that matches the murder weapon in the Linnet Doyle case.
(b) Mr. Pennington's pistol.
(c) Rosalie Otterbourne's pistol.
(d) Mr. Richetti's pistol.

5. In chapter 23, what does Poirot openly accuse Rosalie Otterbourne of lying about?
(a) Of seeing who killed the maid.
(b) Of knowing who owns the knife that killed the maid.
(c) Of knowing where the pistol spotted in her bag is.
(d) Of seeing someone in Linnet's cabin the night of her murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 25, how does Poirot suggest the killer got away so quickly after the third shooting?

2. In chapter 20, what do Poirot and Race discover their visitor has brought to them?

3. In chapter 21, what ailment does Miss Bower's claim Miss van Schuyler suffers from?

4. In chapter 22, what do Race and Poirot find in Mr. Fanthrop's cabin?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 29, what does Poirot suggest was the motive for the murder of Linnet Doyle?

2. 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?

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

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

5. In chapter 22, Race and Poirot learn the results of the search of the passengers. In whose possession did they find guns?

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

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

8. In chapter 28, what does Cornelia learn about her aunt that upsets her? Why?

9. 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?

10. In chapter 27, with what does Poirot confront Tim Allerton?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,179 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample