And Then There Were None Chapters 1-7
Who refuses to talk about their crimes said on the gramophone when everyone else was saying their defense?
Emily Brent
What does Miss Emily Brent blame for the death of Beatrice Taylor?
Her behavior; her sinfulness
What do the differing invitations to the guests reveal to the reader about Mr Owen?
that he is a smart man and knows a lot about his guests
What does the missing Indian figure mean?
that one of the guests are dead
What foreshadowing used to create suspense in the section describing Mr. Blore?
Mr Blore has a list of all the people traveling to the island.
Why does Mrs. Brent accept the invitation even though she can't read the signature on the invitation?
Because she thinks it's someone from the past that she went on vacation with.
In what way do the words Emily Brent reads in the bible contribute to the suspenseful atmosphere the author is trying to create on the island?
the words in the bible are implying death and judgement
Why is Tony Marston traveling to the island?
to vacation
Describe the mantelpiece in Vera's room why do you suppose the entire text of the poem is included in the story?
Above the mantelpiece is a nursery rhyme about a group of Indians all dying one by one. The entire text is included to show how every single last Indian dies
Which one of the guests wants to remain on the island in order to discover the identity of their host, in what sense is their death ironic?
Anthony Martson, because he was the 1st to die
Who sets out to search the island for U.N. Owen?
Armstrong, Lombard, and Blore
Who is Miss Brent accused of murdering?
Beatrice Taylor
Identify Fred Narracott? What is unusual about his relationship with Mr. Owen?
Fred is a guide who drives the boat to the island. He's never met, Mr. Owen.
Why is Phillip Lombard traveling to Indian Island?
He has a special job to do there.
What conclusion does Wargrave make concerning their host's name?
He is UNKNOWN (U.N.OWEN)
Why does Dr. Armstrong accept the invitation to Indian island?
He is hired to care for Mrs. Owen's health.
Who sits on the porch all day and doesn´t help in the search?
Justice Wargrave
Who discovers the gramophone?
Lombard
Who helps Mrs. Rogers when she faints what does her reaction to the recording imply to the reader about her guilt or innocence ?
Lombard & Martson she was in deep shock and felt very guilty about what she was accused of
What did Vera now think of Emily Brent after learning about Beatrice Taylor?
She thinks she is terrible
How did Beatrice die?
She threw herself into the river and committed suicide
What is Vera Claythorne's occupation why is she traveling to Indian island
She was hired to be the secretary.
What do all the guests have in common?
They all think the situation is mysterious and there's something more to the island
Why do the guests conclude Marston committed suicide and for what reason are some of the guests uncomfortable with this conclusion?
They think he committed suicide because they cant think of a better explanation, other are uncomfortable with this conclusion because they think a man like Anthony wouldn't kill himself
Which guest discover that Mr Rogers is the one who plays the record on the gramophone?
Wargrave figures this out
How might Vera describe Mrs. Rogers?
White as a ghost and looked scared to death
What is Mr. Wargrave's occupation Why is he traveling to Indian Island?
a retired judge, he's going to meet an old friend
What do you think the china Indian figures might represent in the story?
all of the guests
Why does Mr. Wargrave believe that Indian Island is news?
because it was in the newspaper and he heard a lot of rumours about it
Why does Mr. Roger's play the record?
he was following orders
