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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 does Rogers have to do before he can retire for the evening?

2. Who does Lombard say couldn't possibly be the killer?

3. Where do Blore, Armstrong and Lombard hear footsteps while they are searching the house?

4. What word does Emily use while discussing Mrs. Rogers' death?

5. What does Tony Marston think he has time for before he gets to Indian Island?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Vera feel lucky about her job on Indian Island?

3. What is Blore's theory about the deaths?

4. Why has the American millionaire who created Indian Island decided to sell it?

5. Why don't Vera and the others think that Marston would have killed himself?

6. What was General Macarthur's life like in Devon?

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

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

9. Describe Marston's arrival in Sticklehaven.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Armstrong unwittingly helps Wargrave with his murders. Was Armstrong naive or did he trust Wargrave for other reasons? Explain the nature of this relationship. What do the two men think of each other?

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 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.

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