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

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 the Otterbournes.
(c) With herself and her son.
(d) With the Doyles.

2. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?
(a) Take a cruise on the Nile.
(b) Fight for her man.
(c) Find a new man.
(d) Look to the future instead of the past.

3. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?
(a) To discuss the upcoming cruise on the Nile.
(b) To ask for advice on a gift for Linnet.
(c) To ask about Poirot's dealings with Jackie.
(d) To ask a favor for Linnet.

4. What is the Karnak?
(a) A hotel.
(b) A city on the Nile.
(c) A tour line.
(d) The cruise ship.

5. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?
(a) Her silent, rude behavior.
(b) Her open discussions on sex.
(c) Her apparent crush on Hercule Poirot.
(d) Her overly friendly attitude toward Tim Allerton and Simon Doyle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?

3. What does Mrs. Otterbourne insist on giving Poirot in chapter 3?

4. What ship did Mr. Pennington supposedly sail on from New York to Egypt?

5. Who overhears Jackie de Bellefort and Simon Doyle talking in a restaurant in chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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