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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. After going into a trance-like state, what name does Emily come up with as the murderer's?

2. What does Vera do to pass the time?

3. Who makes tea for the others?

4. Whose room is discovered to be empty?

5. What does Armstrong say about the older guests?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Lombard believe that he will survive and Blore won't?

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

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

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

6. How does Lombard suggest signaling for help?

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

8. Who is Mr. Morris?

9. What are Lombard's instructions to Vera?

10. What makes Vera feel relief?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two or three of main characters in the novel based on the following areas:

- Level of guilt felt about their "crimes"

- Reaction to the events that take place on Indian Island

- Social standing

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of the weather on Indian Island. How does it affect the tone of the story?

Essay Topic 3

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

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