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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 does Blore suspect is the killer?

2. What does Lombard browse through after dinner?

3. What do Vera and Davis talk about during dinner?

4. Who was Edward Seton accused of murdering?

5. Who leaves to get Macarthur?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Blore's hypothesis about Mrs. Rogers' death?

2. Why does Vera feel lucky about her job on Indian Island?

3. What is Blore's theory about the deaths?

4. What is Blore's evaluation of the letter to Rogers?

5. What were Lady Constance Culmington's plans the last time Justice Wargrave saw her?

6. What does Armstrong remember about the Seton case?

7. What did Emily suggest Vera do with her after breakfast?

8. Why did Blore, Armstrong and Lombard assume a stranger was upstairs and not Rogers?

9. How was Macarthur killed?

10. How does Vera explain her reason for being on Indian Island to Lombard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the relationship between Lombard and Vera. How do their "fatal flaws" contribute to their ultimate fate?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of the "Ten Little Indians" poem. How is the poem ironic? For each verse, explain its meaning.

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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