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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what table does Mrs. Allerton note in chapter 7 Jackie de Bellefort has been placed?
(a) With the van Schuyler party.
(b) With herself and her son.
(c) With the Doyles.
(d) With the Otterbournes.

2. What does Race suggest in chapter 18 that he and Poirot should focus on next in their investigation.
(a) Clearing Jackie's name.
(b) Getting Simon to a hospital.
(c) Arranging Linnet's funeral.
(d) The missing pearl necklace.

3. What does Jackie claim to see while she is talking to Poirot in chapter 5?
(a) Linnet Doyle watching them.
(b) A stranger watching them and listening to their conversation.
(c) Tim Allerton watching them.
(d) Simon Doyle watching them.

4. In chapter 18, Mr. Pennington suggests who might be the murderer?
(a) Mr. Fanthrop.
(b) Cornelia Robson.
(c) Simon Doyle.
(d) Jacqueline de Bellefort.

5. In chapter 18, how many of the passengers are Poirot and Race able to rule out in the murder of Linnet Doyle?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?

2. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?

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

4. What alibi does Fleetwood offer in chapter 15?

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

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