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

2. Who does Vera imagine is waiting for her in her room?
(a) Cyril.
(b) Hugo.
(c) Armstrong.
(d) Lombard.

3. What kills Blore?
(a) A clock.
(b) A piece of wood.
(c) A wild animal.
(d) An Indian figurine.

4. What does Lombard suggest doing when the weather lifts?
(a) Build a raft.
(b) Light fires.
(c) Make a signal.
(d) All answers are correct.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Armstrong believe Emily was killed?

2. Who had brought a syringe to the house?

3. What does Vera smell when she goes into her room?

4. What kind of animal is Vera said to resemble?

5. What is missing from the bathroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is given the keys to the silver chest?

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

3. Who is Mr. Morris?

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

5. What makes Vera feel relief?

6. Why does Blore bring everybody outside?

7. How does the Judge respond when Lombard refuses to give up his weapon?

8. What is the Judge's appearance when he is found dead?

9. Why does Lombard believe that he will survive and Blore won't?

10. What really happened to Cyril?

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