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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 5, where does Poirot tell Jackie he has seen her previously?
(a) In a restaurant called Chez Ma Tante.
(b) At Linnet Doyle's wedding.
(c) On a flight from England to Egypt.
(d) In a hotel in London.

2. Where does Mrs. Allerton claim she learned about Jackie's innocence in the murder of Linnet Doyle in chapter 15?
(a) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Miss van Schuyler.
(c) Jackie de Bellefort.
(d) Cornelia Robson.

3. How does Linnet mistake a telegram meant for Mr. Richetti as her own in chapter 11?
(a) She just assumed she was the only one who would recieve telegrams.
(b) A steward gave it to her.
(c) It was waiting in her room.
(d) She sees the R of his name and thinks it is for Ridgeway.

4. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?
(a) Jackie de Bellefort.
(b) Simon Doyle.
(c) Tim Allerton.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jackie de Bellefort say to Poirot in chapter 11 after watching Simon and Linnet together?

2. What item does Mrs. Otterbourne often wear that many passengers note throughout the novel, including in chapter 7?

3. Where did Colonel Race learn that his agitator would be on the cruise ship?

4. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?

5. What advice did Poirot give to the Doyles in chapter 11 that he says they refused to take?

(see the answer key)

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