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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 animal does Vera compare Lombard's face to?

2. After reading her Bible before bed, what does Emily do next?

3. What does Blore use to try and find fingerprints?

4. Who offers to clear the table after breakfast?

5. When the guests go down for breakfast, how many Indian figurines are on the table?

Short Essay Questions

1. What initially gives Wargrave the idea of murdering the people on Indian Island?

2. Why does Lombard suspect Wargrave?

3. What are Lombard's instructions to Vera?

4. How does the Judge respond when Lombard refuses to give up his weapon?

5. What romantic notion inspires the author of the manuscript's method of confession?

6. What does Armstrong say about Emily's strength?

7. What does Vera find when she returns to her room?

8. What evidence is there that Rogers slept in his room?

9. What did Morris tell the people of Sticklehaven?

10. What makes Vera feel relief?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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

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