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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 did Mrs. Rogers have before bed?

2. Who is the only person that Mr. Narracott thinks seems like "the right kind" to be visiting Indian Island?

3. Why does Emily think Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are guilty?

4. How was Vera connected to Cyril Hamilton?

5. What did the text say that hung in Emily's nursery when she was a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Lombard invited to the island?

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

3. What do Vera and Emily disagree about?

4. How does Lombard think Marston was poisoned?

5. Describe the house on Indian Island.

6. What does the Judge remember about Seton's defense?

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

8. How does Lombard explain the accusation against him?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

This novel has no clear "hero" or protagonist. Select two or three characters that you think best fill the role of "hero" and explain why. Explain why you think Christie decided to tell this tale without a heroic detective who "saves the day."

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relationship between Lombard and Vera. How do their "fatal flaws" contribute to their ultimate fate?

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