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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vera say she can never eat again?
(a) Caviar.
(b) Crackers.
(c) Tongue.
(d) Honey.

2. What change did the author of the manuscript begin to feel as he got older?
(a) A growing desire to commit murder.
(b) A growing desire to go to prison.
(c) A growing desire to commit suicide.
(d) A growing desire to become a physician.

3. Where did Wargrave hear about Emily?
(a) Majorca.
(b) Africa.
(c) South America.
(d) London.

4. Who does Vera believe to be the killer?
(a) Blore.
(b) Armstrong.
(c) Lombard.
(d) An evil spirit.

5. What does Blore want to do with the revolver?
(a) Bury it.
(b) Throw it in the sea.
(c) Lock it up.
(d) Commit suicide.

6. Why does Wargrave think all doctors are the same?
(a) They are too timid.
(b) They think in cliches.
(c) They take too many risks.
(d) They are too cocky.

7. What animal is Wargrave said to resemble?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A tortoise.
(c) A hare.
(d) A lion.

8. What attribute has Vera always prided herself on?
(a) Her physical strength.
(b) Her whimsy.
(c) Her levelheadedness.
(d) Her delicate nature.

9. After going into a trance-like state, what name does Emily come up with as the murderer's?
(a) Lombard.
(b) Beatrice Taylor.
(c) Justice Wargrave.
(d) Armstrong.

10. After reading her Bible before bed, what does Emily do next?
(a) Take down her "Ten Little Indians" poem.
(b) Write in her journal.
(c) Say her prayers.
(d) Lock her door.

11. What other trait did the author of the manuscript have besides a lust for killing?
(a) Love of justice.
(b) Love of adventure.
(c) Love of intrigue.
(d) Love of women.

12. When does Lombard usually wake up?
(a) 5:15 A.M.
(b) 9 A.M.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Midnight.

13. What frightens Rogers the most about the murders?
(a) That he can't get off the island.
(b) That he thinks he will be next.
(c) That he knows who the murderer is.
(d) He has no idea who the murderer is.

14. What does Blore say about the killer's character?
(a) He would be frazzled.
(b) He would be a cool customer.
(c) He would be disorganized.
(d) He would be wracked with guilt.

15. What does Emily think she sees on the windowpane?
(a) A face.
(b) A bee.
(c) A gun.
(d) A cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had brought a syringe to the house?

2. How did Mr. Morris die?

3. What feeling does the phrase "this is the end" create in Vera?

4. Who does Lombard suspect the most?

5. How many Indian figurines remain on the table?

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