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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. What is the one possible hiding place in Rogers' room?
(a) In the wardrobe.
(b) Under the bed.
(c) In a large trunk.
(d) In a closet.

2. What does Vera want to look for on the island?
(a) A knife.
(b) A boat.
(c) A cave.
(d) A hive.

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

4. Who did Emily dream about the night before?
(a) Lombard.
(b) Vera.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) The General.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is Wargrave said to resemble?

2. Who does Vera imagine is waiting for her in her room?

3. Who wants to eat something?

4. Who declines to help clear the table "out of giddiness?"

5. What does Vera wear while she is searched?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rogers ensure that nothing will happen to the figurines?

2. What happens to Emily after she writes in her diary?

3. What are Lombard's instructions to Vera?

4. Why does Lombard suspect Wargrave?

5. What does Armstrong say about Emily's strength?

6. What makes Vera feel relief?

7. How does Emily interpret the poem's reference to a "red herring?"

8. What romantic notion inspires the author of the manuscript's method of confession?

9. Why does Blore bring everybody outside?

10. Why does Blore think that Emily might be guilty?

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