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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 24, who becomes openly upset about Simon Doyle's condition?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Jackie.

2. In chapter 24, who does Poirot see walking toward the scene of the most recent shooting?
(a) Tim Allerton.
(b) Mr. Richetti.
(c) Mr. Fanthrop.
(d) Mr. Pennington.

3. What did Miss van Schuyler lose in chapter 12 that becomes an issue in chapter 16?
(a) A fur hat.
(b) A fur stole.
(c) A fur coat.
(d) A fur scarf.

4. In chapter 24, why do Poirot and Race go to speak to Simon Doyle?
(a) They want to know the contents of the telegram Linnet opened by mistake.
(b) They want to know who else might have wanted to kill Linnet.
(c) They want to assure him that they are doing the best they can to solve the case.
(d) They want to begin making plans for Linnet's burial.

5. Why does Cornelia think Rosalie is so reserved?
(a) She is English.
(b) She is stressed by her mother's eccentricity.
(c) She is heartbroken.
(d) She is unkind by nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does Mr. Pennington give for needing Linnet's signature on some documents in chapter 9?

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

3. What reason does Miss van Schuyler give for her family never becoming friendly with Linnet Ridgeway's family?

4. Whose gun was found in the river by ship's personnel in chapter 16?

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

(see the answer key)

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