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

2. How many taxis are at the Oakbridge station?

3. What was Marston drinking?

4. What interests did Macarthur's wife have in common with her lover?

5. Who is the first person who volunteers to stay back at the station?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the "indictments" are played, what is the behavior of Wargrave and Miss Brent?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Wargrave deduce about their host?

10. What did Emily suggest Vera do with her after breakfast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the alliances made on the island. Which seemed the strongest and why? Why did these alliances come together?

- Blore, Armstrong and Lombard

- Vera and Lombard

- Armstrong and Wargrave

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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