Death on the Nile Film Quiz has Grades 7–10 track fair-play clues, test alibis against small details, and explain how love, jealousy, and money drive choices—without relying on tiny quotes.
Film Summary
In Death on the Nile (PG-13 – 2022), a honeymoon cruise turns deadly and Poirot must cut through noisy alibis to expose a plan fueled by love and greed. Use the setting’s constraints, movement logs, and physical evidence (caliber, necklace, sedatives) to practice evidence-based reasoning and precise writing. Runtime: 127 minutes.
Parental Guidance
Rated PG-13 for violence, some bloody images, and sexual material. Expect gun violence with brief blood, aftermath images, romantic content, and menace. Verify on IMDb’s parental guide: IMDb Parental Guide.
Perfect For
- Mystery/deduction units
- ELA evidence work; Social Studies Nile context
- Assessment/sub days; mixed-ability classes
Skills Addressed
- Evidence-based analysis of plot and motive
- Cause-effect and timeline reasoning
- Theme explanation with precise details
- Academic vocabulary in context
What’s Included (zip)
- Teacher Guide (PDF/Google Doc, editable, ~10 pages)
- Student Worksheet (Google Slides/PPTX, editable, ~20 slides)
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Bonus: Google Forms 30-question self-grading quiz
Standards: CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.L.4
Disclaimer: Independently compiled; not affiliated with the film’s creators.
