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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 31, why does Poirot suggest to Race that Jackie became involved in the murder plot?
(a) She was manipulated by Simon.
(b) She disliked Linnet from the very beginning.
(c) She loved Simon too much.
(d) She was too greedy.

2. In chapter 17, who claims that he heard a sound like a champagne cork popping, the possible sound of Jackie's shot in the salon?
(a) Mr. Richetti.
(b) Mr. Allerton.
(c) Mr. Fanthrop.
(d) Mr. Ferguson.

3. In chapter 18, does Mr. Pennington know who might have a grudge against Linnet on the ship?
(a) Yes, Mr. Fanthrop.
(b) Yes, Mr. Ferguson.
(c) No, but he knows Windlesham is still angry with her.
(d) No.

4. In chapter 30, how does Jackie say Simon might have killed Linnet if she had not helped with the planning?
(a) Arsenic poisoning.
(b) A faked accident.
(c) Strangulation.
(d) A knife.

5. In chapter 20, who does Mrs. Allerton suggest would accuse a friend of the family, Mrs. Portarlington, to have replaced the diamonds in an expensive necklace with fakes?
(a) Mr. Ferguson.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Joanna Southwood.
(d) Linnet Doyle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 27, who does Poirot reveal that he has recently attempted to prove was involved in a jewelry theft?

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

3. In chapter 29, who does Poirot suggest killed Linnet Doyle?

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

5. In chapter 21, why do Poirot and Race decide to search the boat even though the pearls have been discovered?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 18, Poirot and Race interview Mr. Pennington. Who does Mr. Pennington suggest is the killer? What reason does Mr. Pennington give for quickly leaving the interview?

2. In chapter 17, Miss Otterbourne refutes everything that Miss van Schuyler said about her in a previous chapter. Could Miss van Schuyler be lying? For what purpose?

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

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

5. In chapter 18, Race and Poirot make a list of suspects and motives. What does Poirot say will eventually point them toward the murderer?

6. In chapter 31, who does Cornelia announce she plans to marry? For what reason?

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

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

9. 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?

10. In chapter 17, what is the attitude of Mr. Ferguson when Poirot and Race interview him? What might this indicate?

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