Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

AUTHOR’S FORWARD AND CHAPTER 1

Reading Check

1. What event in Agatha Christie’s life inspired the novel?

2. Who is Linnet Ridgeway’s best friend?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Who introduces Simon Doyle to Linnet? What is their motivation in introducing him to her?

CHAPTERS 2-4

Reading Check

1. Where is the Cataract Hotel?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Rosalie remark that “It isn’t fair” (Chapter 2, Page 58) when she sees Linnet and Simon?

2. Why does Poirot say Linnet is so upset that Jackie is following her and Simon?

Paired Resource

“How European Tourism All Began”

• This article from the German publication Deutsche Welle traces the development of tourism from the 17th century to the present.
• What role has class and social standing historically played in tourism? What is the role of class and social standing in Christie’s novel?

CHAPTERS 5-7

Reading Check

1. Whom does Simon hope to avoid by being secretive about his true plans to board the steamer Karnak?