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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 23, how does Rosalie Otterbourne react when Poirot accuses her of having a gun in her handbag?
(a) She denies it and rushes off crying.
(b) She allows him to search the bag.
(c) She suggests that Poirot has lost his mind.
(d) She denies it, but does not allow him to see the bag.

2. In chapter 29, what does Poirot suggest was the contents of one of Linnet Doyle's nail polish bottles?
(a) Sleeping draught.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Poison.
(d) Red ink.

3. In chapter 25, why does Mr. Ferguson claim he would like to marry Cornelia Robson?
(a) She has spirit.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She would be a perfect royal's wife.
(d) She would make strong, healthy babies.

4. In chapter 20, to whom does Poirot whisper before he leaves the dining room?
(a) Mrs. Allerton.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Race.
(d) Cornelia Robson.

5. In chapter 21, why do Poirot and Race decide to search the boat even though the pearls have been discovered?
(a) They think the theif has stolen other goods.
(b) They believe the killer has another weapon.
(c) They want to prevent another murder.
(d) They want to look for evidence in the murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 22, what type of handkerchiefs do Race and Poirot find in Richetti's cabin?

2. In chapter 20, what is the main bit of gossip as the passengers gather for lunch?

3. In chapter 23, why does Poirot believe Linnet's maid has been murdered?

4. In chapter 17, Rosalie Otterbourne outright denies accusations that she was threw something overboard the night before. Who made this accusation?

5. In chapter 30, who has been sitting with Jackie de Bellefort?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 26, why does Poirot accuse Mr. Fanthrop of lying about his true identity? What reason does Mr. Fanthrop give for being on the cruise ship?

2. In chapter 24, which passengers are immediate suspects in the death of Mrs. Otterbourne? Why?

3. In chapter 28, what does Cornelia learn about her aunt that upsets her? Why?

4. In chapter 27, why does Poirot decide to allow Tim Allerton to go free even though he has essentially confessed to a crime?

5. In chapter 30, how does Jackie claim that Simon Doyle felt about Linnet from the moment they met?

6. In chapter 19, what does Miss Otterbourne finally admit to Poirot? Why does Poirot think that Miss Otterbourne is continuing to lie to him?

7. In chapter 20, who does Poirot and Race find has the pearls?

8. In chapter 31, what happens when Jackie and Simon are escorted off of the cruise ship to be turned over to police custody?

9. In chapter 24, why is Mrs. Otterbourne killed?

10. In chapter 21, where does Miss Bowers claim she got the pearls? Why did she not come forward sooner?

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