And+Then+There+Were+None-Chapter+Questions

CHAPTER 1, 2, & 3

1. Who is U.N. Owen? What do we learn about him in the novel’s opening pages?
 * In the opening pages we found out that this person was sending letters to multiple people that didn't know each other, and U.N. Owen sent the letters saying things about meeting up with old acquaintances, but it was just to get them on Indian Island. Also we found out that U.N. Owen was the owner of Indian Island**

2. Where does the story take place? Describe the primary setting of And Then There Were None with **__as much detail as possible.__**
 * The primary setting is the train that almost everyone is on but they don't know each other.**

3. How and why is Indian Island so important to the narrative (Story)?
 * It's so important because it's going to be where most of the events are going to happen in the story.**

4. Identify the ten guests who have been invited to Indian Island, giving their **__names and backgrounds__**.
 * •Mr.Justice Wargrave - retired judge that can easily make a person seem guilty**
 * •Vera Claythorn - School teacher but is going to Indian Island as Mrs.Owen's secretary**
 * •Phillip Lombard - Former army guy that is secretive**
 * •Emly Brent - A old woman that is a strict and uptight person**
 * •General Macarthur - A General that went to Indian Island believing that he'll meet some old friends.**
 * •Dr.Armstrong - A first class physician popular in upper class society**
 * •Anthony Marston - A rich boy that has a nice car**
 * • Mr.Blore - A ex-C.I.D. man that tried to pass himself off as a south african man to watch the other people**
 * •Mr.Rodgers - A butler that seems very calm**
 * •Mrs.Rodgers - A cook a that seems very timid and scared of something**

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?)
 * Mr. Justice Wargrave because he can make a person seem like he is doing something bad and if you were in court with him there is no doubt that he could make you look guilty.**

Threatening?
 * The one that seems the most threatening to me is General Macarthur because he seems the most reckless.**

Harmless?
 * The most harmless one is probably Mrs.Rodgers because she seems like she can't handle much stress.**

6. Describe the poem Vera Claythorne finds on display above the mantel in her bedroom (in ch 2). What kind of poem is it?
 * It's the Ten Little Indians poem, it's for kids.**

7. How are the poem’s meaning and imagery changed by its context in this novel?
 * The poem's meaning and imagery are changed because this novel is a mystery novel and you just know that in mystery novels that there is always going to a be a person dying, so it makes the poem sound gory and gives you a disturbing image in your head.**

8. How does the poem relate to the centerpiece of small china figures that first appears in the subsequent dinner scene (in Ch.3)?
 * The poem might relate to the center piece of the small china figures is that all of those things are foreshadowing for what happen later in the story.**

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.)
 * This poem relates to the larger plot or structure of the novel by foreshadowing what happens next, as in how the people are going to die.(This is just a assumption)**

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.
 * The voice accused that: Dr.Armstrong caused the death of Louisa Mary Clees on March 14, 1925**
 * Ms.Brent was responsible of the death of Beatrice Taylor on November 5, 1931**
 * Mr.Blore brought about the death of James Stephen Landor on October 10, 1928**
 * Vera Claythorne killed Cyril Ogilvie Hamilton on August 11, 1935**
 * Mr.Lombrd is guilty of the death of 21 members of an east african tribe in February 1932**
 * General Macarthur sent Arthur Richmond to his death on January 4, 1917**
 * Anthony Marstonis guilty of murder of john and Lucy Combes on November 14 Last year (in the book)**
 * Mr and Mrs Rodgers brought the death of Jennifer Brady on May 6, 1929**
 * Justice Wargrave Is guilty of he murder of Edward Seton On June 10, 1930**

Chapters 4 & 5 11. Who dies at the end of chapter 4?
 * Anthony Marston dies at the end of chapter 4.**

12. Look at the victim’s last words, and then explain the irony or black comedy of this particular murder, given these final comments.
 * It's ironic because he was talking about that legal life is boring but then he dies.**

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.
 * He knows this all of a sudden because he doesn't want to go back to his home and be arond people that are suspecting him of things and make him feel worried. He also thinks that the person that lured them there won't let them leave either.**

What is the general going through? Describe his state of mind – what it is, and what it might be.
 * His state of mind is probably accepting that he'll die soon and he lived a full life so he doesn't care much if he dies there. Also, he thinks if he dies he thinks he can be free of all worry.**

Chapter 6 & 7

14. How does Mrs. Rogers meet her demise in chapter 6?
 * She died in her sleep.**

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.
 * Mr.Blore immediately suspected Mr.Rodgers because he could have slipped something for her to die, his accusation is quite possible because if they actually killed a person and Mrs.Rodgers told the others the truth they would be in a bad situation. The thing is, Mr.Rodgers loved his wife and wouldn't have killed her.**

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?
 * They concluded that both cases were murder because there is no way they would be stupid enough to kill themselves.**

How does this conclusion relate to the absence of Mr. Owen?
 * It makes it seem that the person that made them go there is the one that is murdering these people, and since he wasn't here there was something that was strange.**

Why do Mr. Lombard and Dr. Armstrong then agree to enlist Mr. Blore in their search mission?
 * They agreed to enlist him because he was the only one that was normal an that he'll be a good man in a pinch.**

What and where do they plan to search?
 * They plan to search the island in case the Mr.Owen is hiding on the island.**

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."
 * Some of the implications of the last sentence is that U.N. Owen was one of them, they were all by themselves, and that no one could go help them.**

18. What sort of threshold has been crossed, and how is the story different from this point on?
 * The story starts to change more drastically after General Macarthur talked with Vera saying that it would be better to stay on the island and then General Macarthur gets murdered.**

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 inquest was Wargrave. It seems fitting because he used to be a judge and that he knows how to make people lay out the facts.**

How do the other six characters react to this leader’s questions and conclusions?
 * They all react slghtly agitated that he is accusing them.**

How do they react to one another’s accusations?
 * They were all kind of mad that the person doesn't trust them.**

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?
 * During this point of the story Armstrong, Blore, and Miss Brent seem guilty and Wargrave, Vera, and Lombard SEEM 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.
 * This passage probably means that Miss Brent does feel guilty that she abandoned Beatrice Taylor in her time of need but she doesn't realize it consciously and she is starting to become scared of what might happen next.**

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?
 * There are now 6 china figure Indians on the table and this tells you that someone presumably died.**

23. How has Mr. Rogers been killed?
 * Mr.Rogers got killed by an ax to the back of his neck.**

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?
 * Yes, because now they don't trust anyone and they are all scared on the inside and they're all thinking who could be the murderer.**

25. Read the conclusion of chapter 11 and then comment on the thoughts and fears these characters are experiencing.
 * Within the mix of thoughts and the things that they're thinking there is some thoughts that belong to the murderer and the others are wondering how was next and they area all really worried what might happen to themselves.**

CHAPTER 12 & 13

26. How is Miss Brent murdered, and why is Dr. Armstrong immediately suspected of committing this crime?
 * He was immediately suspected because his hypodermic syringe was found to be used to kill her, also he had access to drugs and poisons because be is a doctor.**

27. What telltale item in the doctor’s possession turns up missing?
 * The hypodermic syringe.**

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

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.
 * It was like all of them were up against a wall and they will do anything to protect themselves from this unknown threat that is killing everyone.**

30. Is this similar to how you yourself would behave if placed in this horrific situation? Explain why or why not.
 * I would behave quite similar to them if I was in a situation like them because anyone would be afraid of what might happen in that kind of situation.**

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?
 * They reappear when Wargrave is murdered and the murderer dressed him up like he was a judge in court.**

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.”
 * He means that if Edward Seton was there he would laugh because in the end Wargrave was "judged by the murderer and got killed as many people thought that Edward Seton was innocent Wargrave did not and he got judged as guilty and that is exactly how Wargrave got killed.**

CHAPTER 14-16 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?
 * She begins to focus in on the characters more because there isn't many characters left and she doesn't need to focus on the thoughts of the rest of the characters now because they're dead. Also it makes the story much more interesting because you can see what they think up until the moment they die.**

What do we learn from the private thoughts of these two characters?
 * We can learn what they think of the other people in the story and their suspicions.**

How do their ideas and impressions in chapter 14 advance the story?
 * It advances the story because you can see how scared they are and their suspicions focus on Dr.Armstrong.**

34. What happens to Dr. Armstrong? How and when does he disappear?
 * He disappeared in the middle of the night through the front door.**

35. How is Mr. Blore murdered, and why do Miss Claythorne and Mr. Lombard suspect that Dr. Armstrong is Mr. Blore’s killer?
 * They suspected that Dr.Armstrong is the murderer because neither of them did it and Dr.Armstrong was missing.**

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'm pretty sure it wasn't either of them because their thoughts weren't those of a murderer since the author revealed most of their thoughts since the beginning of the story.**

37. Who kills Philip Lombard?
 * Vera Claythorne kills him.**

38. Who, ultimately, is responsible for the death of Vera Claythorne?
 * She herself was responsible because she hanged herself in the end.**

EPILOGUE

39. Look again at the book’s Epilogue. Who are the detectives in charge of solving these crimes?
 * Sir Thomas Legge, and Inspector Maine.**

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 figured out how each person was killed and that it must have been one of the 10 people on the island. They do not, however, figure out who killed them all.**

40. Who is the murderer? How is his or her identity revealed?
 * The murderer is Justice Wargrave. His identity was revealed because he wrote a letter in a bottle and someone found it so they know what he's done.**

41. Who is the mysterious Mr. Owen?
 * Mr. Owen is Wargrave.**

42. Were you satisfied with the novel’s conclusion? And were you surprised by it?
 * Yes, I was satisfied by the conclusion because it was interesting how the author just laid out what happened in the epilogue. I wasn't really that surprised because I expected the story to have a twist in it.**

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.
 * After reading the story, I felt as if that the author knew what she was doing and kept you guessing how the murderer was all the way through the entire story and the "Murderer's Confession" as you call it was absolutly Genius about how she makes a character that perfectly fits into a murderers role and we don't notice it partly because there were some things about him that were kept from us until the very end.**

Define the term “red herring”.
 * Red herring means: a clue, that is or is intended to be misleading or distracting.**

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?
 * The red herrings were Wargrave is "shot", Edward Seton was actually guilty, so Wargrave wasn't a real candidate, and Dr Armstrong's death was related the verse in the poem about a Red Herring, so he must have known something was going to happen.**

**Good, comprehensive responses to the questions.** **50/50**

**An interesting collection of images. What's with the steak!?** **Try not to use clipart on images based assignments in the future.** **19/20**
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I found this Island by trying to find a Island off the coast of Devon then searching up if the Island had anything to do with the book, That is how I found Burgh Island.

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