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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. What happened to Beatrice Taylor while she was in Emily's employ?

2. What was Marston drinking?

3. What does Blore suggest doing that night?

4. What street does Justice Wargrave associate Dr. Armstrong with?

5. Who ordered and paid for everything on Indian Island?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Emily describe the weather?

3. How is the house on Indian Island described in this chapter?

4. Why does Rogers say that Armstrong will think he is crazy?

5. What is Blore's hypothesis about Mrs. Rogers' death?

6. How does Emily claim she was deceived by Beatrice's behavior?

7. What is the conflict between Vera and Emily concerning Lombard's crime?

8. Why does General Macarthur think that the motorboat is not coming?

9. How does Emily Brent explain Mrs. Rogers' death?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel doesn't really have a "happy ending." Decide whether you think the ending is a negative or a positive one. Explain why and use examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Indian Island represents something different for each of the main characters. Using examples from the text describe what the island symbolizes for two or three of the main characters.

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