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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 did Emily dream about the night before?

2. How does Armstrong believe Emily was killed?

3. What does Vera not notice that she has dropped?

4. Who does Vera believe to be the killer?

5. What animal does Vera compare Lombard's face to?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Mr. Morris?

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

4. What are Lombard's instructions to Vera?

5. Who is given the keys to the silver chest?

6. Why does Blore think that Emily might be guilty?

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

8. What happens to Emily after she writes in her diary?

9. What really happened to Cyril?

10. Describe Blore's appearance.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel doesn't really have a "happy ending." Decide whether you think the ending is a negative or a positive one. Explain why and use examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

How does Christie exploit the class or social system that the characters are a part of? How do the characters' social roles affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

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

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