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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who compliments Linnet Doyle in chapter 9 for her behavior while signing documents for Mr.Pennington?
(a) Mr. Fanthrop.
(b) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(c) Miss van Schuyler.
(d) Mr. Allerton.

3. In chapter 22, in whose cabin do Race and Poirot find a gun?
(a) Pennington's.
(b) Bessner's.
(c) Ferguson's.
(d) Doyle's.

4. In chapter 27, for what reason does Poirot give that Pennington could not have committed Linnet's murder?
(a) He is not courageous enough.
(b) He is not smart enough.
(c) He is not audacious enough.
(d) He is not brave enough.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter 29, what does Poirot suggest was the contents of one of Linnet Doyle's nail polish bottles?

3. In chapter 19, what excuse does Jackie give Simon for shooting him?

4. In chapter 27, of whose murder does Poirot openly accuse Tim Allerton?

5. In chapter 25, what does Mr. Ferguson claim is wrong about the education Cornelia claims to be recieving?

(see the answer key)

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