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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 Fred Narracott send to the island if he is ill?

2. What street does Justice Wargrave associate Dr. Armstrong with?

3. What does Emily take from her bag after dinner?

4. Who does Blore think murdered Mrs. Rogers?

5. How many other people are traveling in Vera's carriage?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Armstrong believe Rogers killed his employer?

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

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

6. How does Lombard explain the accusation against him?

7. What do Vera and Emily disagree about?

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

9. What does Wargrave deduce about their host?

10. What does Lombard think about the villagers in Sticklehaven?

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

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

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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