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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. Where did Wargrave hear about Emily?

2. Who does Emily think she sees in the dining room?

3. How many Indian figurines remain on the table?

4. Who offers to clear the table after breakfast?

5. What drugs did the Judge bring with him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What really happened to Cyril?

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

4. What did Morris tell the people of Sticklehaven?

5. How does Lombard suggest signaling for help?

6. What makes Vera feel relief?

7. What are Lombard's instructions to Vera?

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

9. How does Rogers ensure that nothing will happen to the figurines?

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

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

In Wargrave's confession, he says that he believes that the "innocent must not suffer." Do you believe that Wargrave has stuck to this? Use examples from the text to support your decision.

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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