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- 1. Multiple ChoiceAfter Macarthur’s death, Dr. Armstrong concludes that he was killed by ___.ShootingStabbingAn impact to the headChoking
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWho does Emily Brent identify as the murderer of General Macarthur while writing in her diary?Vera ClaythorneDr. ArmstrongBeatrice TaylorCyril Hamilton
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAt teatime on the second day, what does Rogers announce has gone missing from one of the bathrooms?A red curtainA bar of soapA red towelA padlock
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the guests eat for dinner on their second night on the island?Porridge with canned fruitCold canned meatHot dogsVenison stew
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich character comes to the conclusion that Mr Owen is one of them?BloreArmstrongEmily BrentMr. Justice Wargrave
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Armstrong a prime suspect for the fifth murder? (Brent)A revolver used in the murder was found in his roomHis syringe was used to murder BrentHe was seen putting something into Brent's drink at dinnerA bloody knife was found in his room.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat item of Lombard's went missing in Chapter 12?KeyKnifeRobeRevolver
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of Chapter 12, which two characters held the keys to the chest and the cupboard?Wargrave and LombardBlore and ArmstrongVera and ArmstrongLombard and Blore
- 9. Multiple Choice
Reread pages 202 - 204. Reread the line below from page 204.
Armstrong said violently:
"Somebody must have taken it!"
What causes Armstrong to respond this way?
Emily Brent has been killed with a syringe. Armstrong believes because the syringe was in his bag, that the group will think he is the murderer, so he is defending himself.
Emily Brent has been killed by a bee sting. Armstrong is worried that the group will learn his secret and abandon him on the island.
Emily Brent has been killed with a syringe. Even though Armstrong isn't to blame for everyone's death to this point, he is to blame for Emily Brent's death. He is hoping that no one will figure it out.
Emily Brent was killed by a bee sting. Armstrong is worried that someone will think he planted the bee in the room.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhose name does Emily Brent write in her diary as the murderer?Philip LombardBeatrice TaylorVera ClaythorneDr. Armstrong
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Rogers do to prevent the disappearance of any more Indian figurines?He locks the dining room and pockets the key.He takes the figures away and locks them in the pantry.He covers the figurines with a tablecloth, so they cannot be easily grabbed.He breaks all of the remaining figurines.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhere are the potentially lethal drugs put for safekeeping?In a chest locked up in the cupboardLocked in a safe in the drawing room wallPoured down the drainLocked in a sideboard of the dining room
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy doesn't Lombard believe that Mrs. Rogers killed herself?She did not have the courage to go through with something like that.She was already nearly unconscious when she was put under a sedative.She could not have injected herself with the syringe because she was hysterical.It is too soon after the death of Tony Marston to be a second suicide.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho was Hugo?He was the uncle of Vera Claythorne's ward, Cyril.He was a soldier in the war under General Macarthur's command.Emily Brent was engaged to be married to Hugo.A&C
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which character discovers General Macarthur is dead?
Mr. Rogers
Blore
Dr. Armstrong
Vera
- 16. Multiple Choice
Based on the evidence, who is ruled out as a possible suspect?
Mr. Rogers
No one
Dr. Armstrong
Vera and Emily Brent
- 17. Multiple Choice
All of the following is true of Justice Wargrave EXCEPT:
He questions the guests about circumstances.
He rules himself out as a possible offender.
He takes control over the situation.
He suggests all of the guests should be careful.
- 18. Multiple Choice
All of the following groups of people discuss the recent events together EXCEPT:
Vera and Lombard
Blore and Rogers
Emily Brent and Wargrave
Armstrong and Wargrave
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which is true of the guests?
They lock their bedroom doors.
They bring their dessert to the balcony.
They complain about the hot weather.
They say prayers for the murdered victims.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Why does Lombard suspect something is wrong in the morning?
The wind is howling strongly.
The alarm clock does not ring.
The morning duties have not been started.
His door is found open.
- 21. Multiple Choice
How is Mr. Rogers killed?
The fire in the stove blazes out of control.
The wood falls on top of him.
He cuts his wrists with a figurine.
He is hit from behind.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which is the connection Vera makes?
There is nobody to serve them.
The murders are following the nursery rhyme.
She is the next scheduled victim.
The food is running low.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Who makes breakfast?
Mr. Rogers
Vera and Emily
Hugo
No one
- 24. Multiple Choice
Why does Emily refuse Dr. Armstrong's help?
She is allergic to many drugs.
She does not trust him.
She has her own nerve medicine with her.
She believes pain will make her stronger.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Why is there a bumblebee at the window?
There are many flowers by the window.
There is an abundance of bees on the island.
Someone leaves the sweet cake by the window ledge.
The murderer wants to keep to the nursery rhyme.
- 26. Multiple Choice
What is missing from the table drawer?
the syringe
the figurine
the revolver
the Bible
- 27. Multiple Choice
How is the weather as the most recent murder victim is found?
Sunny
Cold
Storming
Hot
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which character comes to the conclusion that Mr. Owen must be one of the guests?
Brent
Blore
Lombard
Wargrave
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