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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Poirot tell Jackie at the end of chapter 7 that he feels sorry for her?
(a) She has chosen a dangerous path.
(b) She is poor and spending her last pennies to obsess over the Doyles.
(c) She is a pitiful creature, obsessed with jealousy.
(d) She is only making people dislike her with her actions.

2. Why does Jackie claim Simon fell in love with Linnet?
(a) She is wealthy.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She is charming.
(d) She is glamorous.

3. What do many of the vacationers notice about Rosalie Otterbourne's behavior early in the novel?
(a) She is overly joyous.
(b) She is very unhappy.
(c) She is cruel.
(d) She is a simpleton.

4. In chapter 10, with whom does Cornelia tour the sights?
(a) Dr. Bessner.
(b) Mr. Allerton.
(c) Mr. Ferguson.
(d) Poirot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do many of the other vacationers appear to know Hercule Poirot?

2. In chapter 10, what objects do most of the passengers leave their cruise ship to tour?

3. Why does Linnet Doyle change seats at dinner in chapter 3?

4. What do Poirot and Mrs. Allerton think of Mr. Fanthrop in chapter 7?

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

(see the answer key)

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