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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 is the name of the inn at Sticklehaven?

2. Who leaves to get Macarthur?

3. What do the guests realize their host's pseudonym stands for?

4. Who do Armstrong and Lombard decide to ask to help them get out of the situation on Indian Island?

5. Where are the cliffs located on the island?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What are some habits in others that annoy Emily Brent?

6. How was Macarthur killed?

7. Describe Marston's arrival in Sticklehaven.

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

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

10. Why was Lombard invited to the island?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Wargrave sees himself as the ultimate arbiter of justice. Describe his character. Does he feel guilt for his actions? Explain your answers using examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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