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CHAPTER 1, 2, & 3

1. Who is U.N. Owen? What do we learn about him in the novel’s opening pages?

Mr. Owen is the guy who bought Indian Island and invites some people there.

2. Where does the story take place? Describe the primary setting of And Then There Were None with **__as much detail as possible.__**

indian island Britain

3. How and why is Indian Island so important to the narrative (Story)?

It is important because something will happen in India Island.

4. Identify the ten guests who have been invited to Indian Island, giving their **__names and backgrounds__**. •Mr. Justice Wargrave / the reptillian old man known in the press and the courts. • Vera Elizabeth Claythrone / An ex-governess with a coroners inquest in her past. • Philip Lombard / A soldier-of-fortune his past bear close examination, either. • Miss. Emily Caroline Brent / a 65 year old spinster • General Macarthur / his life, as far as he was concerned, had ended in the trenches in the Great war. • Dr. Armstrong Edward George / At first the Physician was a convenient dispencer of sedatives and diagnotician of causes of death. • Tony Marston / Like a young, bronzed god, he came careening into their lives as if he would live forever. • Fred Narracott / The devonshire boatman, like Charon ferrying the Styx, motored the doomed group to indian island. • William Henry Blore / The blunt, bearlike ex C.I.D • Thomas Rogers

5. Did any of these individuals – when you first encountered them in the introductory Cast of Characters, or in the following pages – strike you as especially sinister? (If so, which one and why?)

I don't think there are any sinister, because there are all same, there are all murderer.

Threatening? - Owen because he invited everyone to indian island. - Dr. Armstrong because he was drunk and killed a patient when he was doing operation. - Mr and Mrs Rogers because when the tape was on Mrs Rogers fainted and Mr Rogers quickly went to her and told her it was okay. It seemed like they were trying to hide something - Mr. Blore because at first he was hiding his name and not much people knew about him

Harmless? - Mr Justice Wargrave because he asks lots of questions to people. -Vera Claythorne because even though she killed a child she feels guilty - Emily Brent because she is very religious

6. Describe the poem Vera Claythorne finds on display above the mantel in her bedroom (in ch 2). What kind of poem is it?

Everyone disappears in this poem, which means in each sentence one person dies.

7. How are the poem’s meaning and imagery changed by its context in this novel?

The poems is making a image about how does the ten Indian die, and it may want to tells us that is what going to be happen on those ten guests. The murderer wants to follow this poem.

8. How does the poem relate to the centerpiece of small china figures that first appears in the subsequent dinner scene (in Ch.3)?

It is related to poem because there are 10 china pieces on the table and there are also ten people but when Anthony Marston died there were only 9 china pieces.

9. How does this poem relate to the larger plot or structure of the novel? (You may need to come back to this question after reading the rest of the novel.)

there are ten people in indian island and like the poem i think everyone will die the same way.

10. In chapter 3, the ten guests are gathered for their after-dinner coffee when suddenly an “inhuman, penetrating” voice begins to speak to them, one which has been prerecorded on a phonograph record. What **exactly** does “The Voice” accuse **each** guest of doing? Be specific.

Edward Greorge Armstrong, that you did upon the 14th day of March, 1925, cause the death of Louisa Mary Clees. Emily Caroline Brent, that upon the 5th of November, 1931, you were responsible for the death of Beatrice taylor. Wiliam Henry Blore, that you brought about the death of James Stephen Landor on October 10th, 1928. Vera Elizabeth Claythorne, that on the 11th day of August, 1935, you killed Cyril Ogilvie Hamilton. Philip Lombard, that upon a date in February, 1932, bate of an East African tribe. John Gordon Macarthur, that on the 4th of January, 1917, you deliberately sent your wife's lover, Arthur Richmond, to his death. Anthony James Marston, that upon the 14th day of November last, you were guilty of the murder of John and Lucy Combes. Thomas Rogers and Ethel Rogers, that on the 6th of May, 1929, you bought about the death of Jennifer Brady. Lawrence John Wargrave, that upon the 10th day of June, 1930, you were guilty of the murder of Edward Seton.

CHAPTERS 4 & 5

11. Who dies at the end of chapter 4?

Anthony Marston dies at the end of chapter by drinking poison.

12. Look at the victim’s last words, and then explain the irony or black comedy of this particular murder, given these final comments.

people can kill natives because they don't but you cannot kill indians

13. In part 5 of chapter 5, we learn the following about General Macarthur: “He knew, suddenly, that he didn’t want to leave this island.” Why do you think he knows this? Provide as many reasons as you can.

It because if he go back to the mainland, he will go back to his little house, back to all the troubles.

What is the general going through? Describe his state of mind – what it is, and what it might be.

CHAPTER 6 & 7

14. How does Mrs. Rogers meet her demise in chapter 6?

They first thought she died in he sleep but someone put poison or something in somewhere that she drinks or take in her hand.

15. Why does Mr. Blore immediately suspect that Mrs. Rogers was killed by her husband, the butler? Explain Mr. Blore’s accusation, pointing out its strengths and shortcomings.

Because her husband knows abut startled or something like that.

16. In part 3 of chapter 7, Mr. Lombard and Dr. Armstrong discuss the two deaths that have occurred thus far. Why do they conclude that both deaths must have been acts of murder?

Mr. Blore suspect that Mrs. Roger was killed by husband because he think not all husbandly solicitude

How does this conclusion relate to the absence of Mr. Owen?

That he didn't realized one thing which is the Island's more or less a bare rock.

Why do Mr. Lombard and Dr. Armstrong then agree to enlist Mr. Blore in their search mission?

Mr. Lombard and Dr. Armstrong then agree to enlist Mr. Blore because everyone

What and where do they plan to search?

They plan to search more about Indian Leland and ferret out U.N.Owen

CHAPTER 8 & 9

17. Reread the last sentence of chapter 8. Identify the possible as well as the inevitable implications of this last sentence – for the plot of this novel and the fate of its characters. "There was no one on the island but their eight selves."

They were dirty and festooned with cobwebs and their daces were grim. There was no one on the island but their eight selves.

18. What sort of threshold has been crossed, and how is the story different from this point on?

Who killed people and they are trying know about U.N. Owen. Everyone gets along and trying to figure out about this mystery.

19. After the murdered body of General Macarthur is discovered, the seven remaining characters participate in an informal yet serious court session to “establish the facts” of what has transpired since their arrival at Indian Island. Who is the leader of this parlor-room inquest? Does this appointment seem fitting? Why or why not?

The leader of the parlor-room in inquest is Mr. Justice Wargrave, and he might can gives a chance to let all the guests to know what is going on

How do the other six characters react to this leader’s questions and conclusions?

How do they react to one another’s accusations?

They react like they are trying to cover something from their past.

20. In your view, who seemed most likely to be guilty at this point in the narrative, and who seemed most likely to be innocent?

CHAPTER 10 & 11

21. In part 4 of chapter 10 we encounter Miss Emily Brent at work on her diary. She seems to be nodding off while sitting at the window and writing in her notebook. “The pencil straggled drunkenly in her fingers,” we read. “In shaking loose capitals she wrote: THE MURDERER’S NAME IS BEATRICE TAYLOR... Her eyes closed. Suddenly, with a start, she awoke.”

What do you make of this passage? What does it mean? Why would Miss Brent jot down such a statement? Think about what you have learned about Miss Brent’s background, mentality, spiritual outlook, and idea of right and wrong when answering these questions.

I think that when emily brent was sleeping she was being controlled by a spirit and moving the pencil thats why when she woke up she didn't notice that she wrote that.

22. As chapter 11 begins, what is different about the arrangement of the china figure Indians in the dining room? How many are now in the table’s centerpiece – and what does this number tell you?

In the begining there were 7 and now there is 6 whenever a person dies one of the china pieces dissapear.

23. How has Mr. Rogers been killed?

He was killed by an axe cut on his neck when Mr Rogers was cutting wood.

24. At the end of this chapter, everyone is having a hearty breakfast, being “very polite” as they address one another, and “behaving normally” in all other ways. Does this make sense to you? Explain why or why not. What else is going on?

this makes sense I think everyone wanted to forget the other people's deaths because they were scared to die.

25. Read the conclusion of chapter 11 and then comment on the thoughts and fears these characters are experiencing.

they are very frightened and confused.

CHAPTER 12 & 13

26. How is Miss Brent murdered, and why is Dr. Armstrong immediately suspected of committing this crime?

They first thought she was murdered by a bumble bee stabbing her on the neck but she was killed by syring which is poisonous.

27. What telltale item in the doctor’s possession turns up missing? The docror's possession turns up missing the syring.

28. What item originally in Mr. Lombard’s possession also disappears?

the revolver

29. Five people are still alive as chapter 13 begins. In the second paragraph, we read: “And all of them, suddenly, looked less like human beings. They were reverting to more bestial types.” Explain this behavior, and provide several example of it by referring to the text of the novel.

everyone was scared and they didnt know who are murder was.

30. Is this similar to how you yourself would behave if placed in this horrific situation? Explain why or why not.

yes i would be in panic because everyone doesn't know who the murderer is and they don't know who's going to die next.

31. Earlier in the narrative, both a ball of gray wool and a red shower curtain suddenly go missing. How and where do these items reappear?

when Mr. Justice Wargrave gets shot

32. At the end of chapter 13, Mr. Lombard exclaims, “How Edward Seton would laugh if he were here! God, how he’d laugh!” Identify the implied, potential, and literal meanings of this “outburst [that] shocked and startled the others.”

edward would laugh because Dr. Wargrave was judge that he got killed. Edward might judged by Mr. Wargrave and he Edward would laugh because Mr. Wargrave died.

CHAPTER 14- END

33. The narrative of And Then There Were None seems to become more detailed – and carefully descriptive and deliberately paced – as it draws to a close. In chapter 14, for instance, we encounter extended interior monologues involving Miss Claythorne and ex-Inspector Blore. Why do you suppose the author begins to focus on her characters in this way, and at this moment in the tale?

i think because the story becomes more interesting when you read the story you want to know who the murderer is

What do we learn from the private thoughts of these two characters? vera is really scared and think's about killing Lombard she also thinks alot about hugo. Lombard is assuming that the murder is vera so he thinks of running away.

How do their ideas and impressions in chapter 14 advance the story?

the 4 people are very scared and thinks that the other person is the murderer so they are very cautious of there movements.

34. What happens to Dr. Armstrong? How and when does he disappear?

Dr. Armstrong disappears the same night when Justice Wargrave is shot. The next day Vera and Lombard find him in the ocean laying on a rock dead

35. How is Mr. Blore murdered, and why do Miss Claythorne and Mr. Lombard suspect that Dr. Armstrong is Mr. Blore’s killer?

Blore is murdered by a pearl shaped bear which is lombards the two people suspected him as a murderer because they thought that he was hiding somewhere and killed him

36. When you reached the point where Miss Claythorne and Mr. Lombard are the only two characters remaining, which one did you think was the murderer? Or did you suspect someone else? Use quotes from the novel to support your answer.

I thought that Mr.Lombard was the murderer because he said "this is the end" and vera said "why did i never see his face properly before. A wolf thats what it is a face of a wolf"

37. Who kills Philip Lombard?

Vera Claythorn

38. Who, ultimately, is responsible for the death of Vera Claythorne?

her own senses of being told by hugo

EPILOGUE

39. Look again at the book’s Epilogue. Who are the detectives in charge of solving these crimes?

Sir Thomas Legge and Assistant Commissioner

Are they able to come up with any answers? Evaluate their success, identifying the points on which they are correct and those on which they are incorrect in their reconstruction of the events on Indian Island.

they were right that Vera Claythrone, Phillip Lombard, and Blore were the 3 last people there.

They also said that Vera Claythorne was the very last person. But actually they were wrong, Justice Wargrave wasn't dead at that time. He was the last person in Indian Island and he died himself.

40. Who is the murderer? How is his or her identity revealed?

Justice Wargrave is the murderer. He got revealed by a message in a bottle that is thrown far away in the sea.

41. Who is the mysterious Mr. Owen?

Justice Wargrave

42. Were you satisfied with the novel’s conclusion? And were you surprised by it?

Yes i was very satisfied by it, i wanted to read the story quickly to figure out the ending. I was very surprised that Justice Wargrave was the murderer, Because he faked his death.

43. Did you, as a reader and an armchair detective, find the ending fully credible and plausible? Did the murderer’s “confession” seem fitting and appropriate to you? Explain your answers.

I thought that the ending fit very well with the story, because it was a surprise, and i thought that Justice Wargrave is a genius murderer.

Define the term “red herring”. red herring is a metaphor for false clues

44. And Then There Were None is generally seen as one of the best mystery novels ever published. What are the clues in this mystery? What are the red herrings?

some of the clues are the poem of the ten little indian boys, we knew what was going to happen next.

red herring- when Justice Wargrave was shot in the night and everyone thought that he was dead but it was fake. He was a murder. When Vera was thinking about the kid who was killed by Vera, because even she killed him, she still thought about kid, felt guilty.