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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. What profession did the author of the manuscript pursue?

2. Who does Vera believe to be the killer?

3. How does Armstrong believe Emily was killed?

4. How does Vera get the revolver?

5. Who does Vera suspect the most?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is in Armstrong's medical case?

4. What are Lombard's instructions to Vera?

5. What really happened to Cyril?

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

7. What is Vera's opinion of the idea that Lombard might be the killer?

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

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

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

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 this story compare and contrast to a "typical" piece of mystery/detective fiction? What elements does Christie use to "trick" the reader?

Essay Topic 3

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

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