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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Poirot doing when approached by another vacationer in chapter 4?
(a) Listening to music.
(b) Meditating.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Eating.

2. What does Simon say when Poirot asks if he believes Jackie capable of murder?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, but not with something as violent as a gun.
(d) In the right circumstances.

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

4. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?
(a) For her money.
(b) For her business contacts.
(c) For her beauty.
(d) For her social standing.

5. What ship did Mr. Pennington supposedly sail on from New York to Egypt?
(a) The Karnak.
(b) The Carmanic.
(c) The Southern Belle.
(d) The Queen Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?

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

3. What does Linnet Ridgeway hire Simon Doyle to do?

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

5. Why does Jackie claim Simon fell in love with Linnet?

(see the answer key)

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