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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?
(a) He has no jurisdiction in Egypt.
(b) She has a right to her emotions.
(c) She is in the right and the Doyles are in the wrong.
(d) She has done nothing illegal yet.

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

3. What threat does Linnet Doyle claim has been made against her?
(a) A threat of bodily harm.
(b) A threat of theft.
(c) A murder threat.
(d) None.

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

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

6. Who does Miss van Schuyler blame for her late bedtime the night of the murder?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Linnet.
(c) Rosalie.
(d) Miss Bowers.

7. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?
(a) For her money.
(b) For her beauty.
(c) For her business contacts.
(d) For her social standing.

8. Who do Race and Poirot agree in chapter 15 they do not trust?
(a) Cornelia Robson.
(b) Linnet's maid.
(c) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(d) Simon Doyle.

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

10. What does Mrs. Otterbourne insist on giving Poirot in chapter 3?
(a) A new magazine.
(b) A picture of herself.
(c) One of her novels.
(d) A tip.

11. How does Mr. Pennington say he missed a letter informing him of Linnet's marriage?
(a) Her letter arrived late to his office.
(b) He sailed from New York before her letter could reach him.
(c) Her letter was lost in the mail.
(d) She never attempted to notifiy him.

12. 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.

13. Why does Linnet Doyle change seats at dinner in chapter 3?
(a) To sit closer to her husband.
(b) To avoid Jackie de Bellefort.
(c) To sit further from her husband.
(d) To avoid Rosalie Otterbourne.

14. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?
(a) A Russian princess.
(b) A wealthy American.
(c) A French heiress.
(d) An English royal.

15. Who does Jackie claim to admire in chapter 12?
(a) Joanna.
(b) Rosalie.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Linnet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Poirot refuse to accept a paying customer in chapter 4?

2. Why does Poirot suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?

3. Where does Poirot decide to spend the final two hours before lunch in chapter 7?

4. Why does the maid turn to Simon Doyle in chapter 14 for reassurance?

5. What kind of mood does Poirot note in chapter 10 Linnet Doyle has adopted?

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