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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. When does Lombard usually wake up?

2. What other trait did the author of the manuscript have besides a lust for killing?

3. Who does Vera imagine is waiting for her in her room?

4. Who had brought a syringe to the house?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Vera feel relief?

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

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

4. What really happened to Cyril?

5. What is the Judge's appearance when he is found dead?

6. Why does Lombard suspect Wargrave?

7. What is in Armstrong's medical case?

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

9. What are Lombard's instructions to Vera?

10. How does Emily interpret the poem's reference to a "red herring?"

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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