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

2. In chapter 24, what danger does Miss Bowers suggest Simon Doyle faces if he does not reach a hospital soon?
(a) He will bleed to death.
(b) An infection to the broken bone.
(c) Septicemia, blood poisoning.
(d) A permanent limp.

3. Whose gun was found in the river by ship's personnel in chapter 16?
(a) Jackie's.
(b) Mr. Ferguson's.
(c) Mr. Pennington's.
(d) Mr. Richetti's.

4. What is wrapped around the gun when the ship's personnel find it in the river?
(a) A woman's petticoat.
(b) Miss van Schuyler's fur stole.
(c) A small pillow.
(d) A man's jacket.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 16, what does Poirot claim does not make sense in the investigation?

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

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

4. In chapter 24, who bursts into Dr. Bessner's cabin and claims to know who the killer is?

5. With whom does Poirot tour Ez-Zebua in chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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