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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggests that everyone go to bed?

2. What interests did Macarthur's wife have in common with her lover?

3. Who chokes on his wine?

4. What is the title of the album that the Voice was recorded on?

5. At what time does the Voice start talking?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the "indictments" are played, what is the behavior of Wargrave and Miss Brent?

2. What were Lady Constance Culmington's plans the last time Justice Wargrave saw her?

3. How does Lombard explain the accusation against him?

4. How does Lombard think Marston was poisoned?

5. What is Rogers' appearance like when he comes on the terrace to speak to Dr. Armstrong?

6. What is Dr. Armstrong's recollection of the accusation against him?

7. How does Vera explain her reason for being on Indian Island to Lombard?

8. What did Emily suggest Vera do with her after breakfast?

9. What is Blore's evaluation of the letter to Rogers?

10. What does Lombard think about the villagers in Sticklehaven?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two or three of main characters in the novel based on the following areas:

- Level of guilt felt about their "crimes"

- Reaction to the events that take place on Indian Island

- Social standing

Essay Topic 2

Justice Wargrave has differing opinions about each of the characters. Which does he feel the least pity for? Which does he think are the most innocent? How do these differences play out in his murder plots?

Essay Topic 3

The novel progresses from a world of order to one of chaos. Describe the progression and explain how it affects the characters.

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