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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 street does Justice Wargrave associate Dr. Armstrong with?

2. Why doesn't Lombard think there aren't any fishing boats out?

3. What is the name of the inn at Sticklehaven?

4. What does Lombard say natives don't mind doing?

5. How far is Somerset from Justice Wargrave's destination?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Marston's arrival in Sticklehaven.

5. How does Vera explain her reason for being on Indian Island to Lombard?

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

7. What do Vera and Emily disagree about?

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

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

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

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

NOTE: This essay touches on the sensitive issue of derogatory language in the history of the story's title. Use delicacy and caution when discussing with students.

The novel "And Then There Were None," has had two previous titles, both of which are used in publications of the book throughout the world: "Ten Little Indians" and "Ten Little Niggers."

The theme of prejudice and "otherness" experienced by the characters is also revealed in these titles. Analyze the role of prejudice in the novel, particularly in the characters of Vera, Lombard and Emily. How do their prejudices affect them? Why do you think Christie used the perjorative term in her original work? Does knowing about this tittle affect a modern-day reading of the book or not?

Essay Topic 3

Indian Island represents something different for each of the main characters. Using examples from the text describe what the island symbolizes for two or three of the main characters.

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