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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 13, how bad does Dr. Bessner say Simon Doyle's gunshot wound is?
(a) It is a shallow wound, but the bullet caused an infection.
(b) It is a life threatening wound because of the closeness to a major artery.
(c) It is only a flesh wound.
(d) He has broken the bone.

2. What item does Mrs. Otterbourne often wear that many passengers note throughout the novel, including in chapter 7?
(a) A sarong.
(b) A veiled hat.
(c) A turban.
(d) A velvet stole.

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

4. Who does Poirot learn in chapter 13 found the body of Linnet Doyle?
(a) Jackie.
(b) Simon.
(c) The ship's manager.
(d) Her maid.

5. How does Mr. Pennington say he missed a letter informing him of Linnet's marriage?
(a) He sailed from New York before her letter could reach him.
(b) Her letter was lost in the mail.
(c) Her letter arrived late to his office.
(d) She never attempted to notifiy him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter 23, why does Poirot believe Linnet's maid has been murdered?

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

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

5. In chapter 5, where does Poirot tell Jackie he has seen her previously?

(see the answer key)

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