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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 kind of animal is Vera said to resemble?

2. When does Lombard usually wake up?

3. What does Blore think he can locate?

4. What does Lombard at first refuse to give up?

5. Who was Wargrave's 10th victim?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lombard suspect Wargrave?

2. What are Lombard's instructions to Vera?

3. Who is Mr. Morris?

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

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

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

7. Describe Blore's appearance.

8. How does Lombard suggest signaling for help?

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

10. What is in Armstrong's medical case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Christie develops suspense throughout the novel by using different literary devices including irony, foreshadowing and characterization.

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

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?

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