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Questions and Answers
Who is missing?
Who is missing?
Roger
What was Lombard's plan?
What was Lombard's plan?
Stay together and don't die
What happened to the victim in this chapter?
What happened to the victim in this chapter?
He gets cut with an axe
Who talks crazy about bees?
Who talks crazy about bees?
What did Dr. Armstrong do to snap her back to reality?
What did Dr. Armstrong do to snap her back to reality?
Who do Lombard and Blore think is the killer?
Who do Lombard and Blore think is the killer?
Who is Cyril?
Who is Cyril?
Why was Emily Brent left sitting alone in the dining room?
Why was Emily Brent left sitting alone in the dining room?
At the end of the chapter, the judge advises the group to stay together. Why?
At the end of the chapter, the judge advises the group to stay together. Why?
Who is left of the group at this point? (Chapter 12, there are 5)
Who is left of the group at this point? (Chapter 12, there are 5)
Explain the quote: 'All of them, suddenly, looked less like human beings; they were reverting to more bestial types'.
Explain the quote: 'All of them, suddenly, looked less like human beings; they were reverting to more bestial types'.
What was the 'cold, clammy hand' really?
What was the 'cold, clammy hand' really?
Who died from the poetry line, 'Five little soldier boys going in for law; one got in chancery (court) and then there were four'?
Who died from the poetry line, 'Five little soldier boys going in for law; one got in chancery (court) and then there were four'?
Flashcards
Who was the first victim?
Who was the first victim?
The first victim was a man who was killed with an axe. His identity is not revealed in this chapter, but he is important because he sets the stage for the murders to come.
What is Lombard's plan?
What is Lombard's plan?
Lombard believes that the best way to survive is to stay together as a group and not let anyone leave. This is a key element of the mystery as it creates a sense of paranoia and suspicion among the characters.
Who is Cyril?
Who is Cyril?
Cyril is the child who Vera Claythorne let drown. He is the nephew of Hugo, another victim on the island. This information indicates Vera's past sin and adds to the atmosphere of guilt and fear.
Why was Emily Brent left alone?
Why was Emily Brent left alone?
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What is the significance of the group staying together?
What is the significance of the group staying together?
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Who are the remaining characters?
Who are the remaining characters?
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What does 'reverting to more bestial types' mean?
What does 'reverting to more bestial types' mean?
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What was the cold, clammy hand?
What was the cold, clammy hand?
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Who died from the nursery rhyme line?
Who died from the nursery rhyme line?
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Who do Lombard and Blore suspect as the killer?
Who do Lombard and Blore suspect as the killer?
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What is Vera's strange behavior?
What is Vera's strange behavior?
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How does Dr. Armstrong snap Vera back to reality?
How does Dr. Armstrong snap Vera back to reality?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Events
- Roger is the character who is currently missing from the group.
- Lombard proposes a plan of staying together for safety, emphasizing the importance of not getting killed.
- A victim in this chapter experiences a gruesome fate, being cut with an axe.
Psychological Responses and Dynamics
- Vera Claythorne exhibits erratic behavior, obsessively talking about bees, revealing her mental unraveling.
- Dr. Armstrong intervenes to bring Vera back to reality by slapping her across the face, indicating the tension and desperation among the group.
Suspicions and Relationships
- Lombard and Blore suspect Emily Brent as the potential killer, reflecting their growing paranoia amidst the chaos.
- Cyril is introduced as Vera's tragic backstory; he is her nephew whom she allowed to drown, highlighting her guilt and motivation.
Group Dynamics and Isolation
- Emily Brent is left alone in the dining room due to her ill health, showcasing her isolation from the others.
- By the end of chapter 12, only five characters remain: Vera, Philip, Blore, Armstrong, and Emily, illustrating a dwindling group dynamic.
Themes of Descent into Madness
- A notable observation is made about the remaining guests: “they suddenly looked less like human beings,” suggesting a regression into primitive instincts as panic sets in.
- The "cold, clammy hand" that frightens a character is revealed to be seaweed, symbolizing the deception of appearances and rising tensions.
Conclusions on Deaths
- The line from the nursery rhyme referencing “five little soldier boys” links to Justice Wargrave's death, marking a pivotal moment in the story and tying back to the theme of inevitable demise.
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Test your knowledge of chapters 11 to 13 of Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' with these flashcards. Review key events, character actions, and significant quotes to prepare for discussions or exams. Perfect for students seeking a deeper understanding of the text.
