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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?

2. Who does Linnet Doyle claim has been following her while on her honeymoon?

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

4. How do the vacationers headed to the Second Cataract travel to meet their cruise ship?

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

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