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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. Who does Armstrong dream he has killed?

2. How did Marston kill John and Lucy Combes?

3. What does Armstrong say Marston died of?

4. What does Blore bring Armstrong to help with the search of the island?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was Macarthur killed?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Armstrong remember about the Seton case?

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

10. What does Wargrave deduce about their host?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role of women in the novel, specifically how are they seen by others. How do they both conform to and break free of conventional female stereotypes?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of the "Ten Little Indians" poem. How is the poem ironic? For each verse, explain its meaning.

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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