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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 19, what does Poirot suggest is Mrs. Otterbourne's hidden vice?
(a) She takes drugs.
(b) She drinks.
(c) She overeats.
(d) She smokes.

2. In chapter 15, where does Poirot think the killer might have placed the murder weapon?
(a) In Jackie's cabin or in Linnet's dressing room.
(b) In Linnet's cabin or in the salon.
(c) In the salon or he threw it overboard.
(d) In Jackie's cabin or he threw it overboard.

3. Where does Mr. Pennington say in chapter 18 that Linnet was raised?
(a) England.
(b) Russia.
(c) France.
(d) America.

4. Where does Poirot decide to spend the final two hours before lunch in chapter 7?
(a) Cairo.
(b) Shellal.
(c) Elephantine Island.
(d) The hotel bar.

5. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?
(a) He likes detective stories.
(b) He likes for his mother to meet new people.
(c) He is a kind and generous person.
(d) He is always ready to meet new people.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Poirot tell Jackie at the end of chapter 7 that he feels sorry for her?

3. In chapter 18, Mr. Pennington suggests who might be the murderer?

4. What do Poirot and Mrs. Allerton think of Mr. Fanthrop in chapter 7?

5. In chapter 21, where were the pearls discovered the morning after Linnet's murder?

(see the answer key)

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