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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Dr. Bessner mention in chapter 14 might have had a grudge against Linnet Doyle?
(a) An engineer on the ship.
(b) Mr. Ferguson.
(c) Mr. Allerton.
(d) Miss van Schuyler.

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

3. In chapter 10, what objects do most of the passengers leave their cruise ship to tour?
(a) An ancient tomb.
(b) Old statues.
(c) A temple.
(d) Pyramids.

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. For what reason does Mr. Fanthrop suggest in chapter 13 that no one heard the shot in the salon that Jackie fired at Simon Doyle?
(a) The windows were closed and the gun is small.
(b) There was loud music playing.
(c) Everyone was at the other end of the boat for a party.
(d) There was no noise to hear. The gun had a silencer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With whom does Poirot tour Ez-Zebua in chapter 9?

3. Where does Hercule Poirot stay in chapter 3?

4. What does Jackie de Bellefort say to Poirot in chapter 11 after watching Simon and Linnet together?

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

(see the answer key)

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