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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 Blore after Landor's trial?

2. Who does General Macarthur keep seeing in his mind before he falls asleep?

3. How much money was Blore offered to come to the island?

4. What is the name of the person who approached Blore about coming to the island?

5. What does Armstrong believe was in Marston's glass?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was Macarthur killed?

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

4. Why was Lombard invited to the island?

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

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

7. What do Vera and Emily disagree about?

8. What is Blore's evaluation of the letter to Rogers?

9. Why did Blore, Armstrong and Lombard assume a stranger was upstairs and not Rogers?

10. How were Mr. and Mrs. Rogers employed and given their orders?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does this story compare and contrast to a "typical" piece of mystery/detective fiction? What elements does Christie use to "trick" the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how Christie develops suspense throughout the novel by using different literary devices including irony, foreshadowing and characterization.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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