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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 has provisioned the island?

2. Who wants to eat something?

3. Who offers to help clear the table?

4. What does Blore say about the killer's character?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What really happened to Cyril?

3. Who is Mr. Morris?

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

5. What is in Armstrong's medical case?

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

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

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

9. Why does Blore bring everybody outside?

10. Describe Blore's appearance.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Justice Wargrave has differing opinions about each of the characters. Which does he feel the least pity for? Which does he think are the most innocent? How do these differences play out in his murder plots?

Essay Topic 3

This novel has no clear "hero" or protagonist. Select two or three characters that you think best fill the role of "hero" and explain why. Explain why you think Christie decided to tell this tale without a heroic detective who "saves the day."

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