And Then There Were None Chapter 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What eased the tensions between the guests?

Dinner and wine

What did the author do to show that the tensions had eased at dinner?

Called Anthony 'Tony' instead of Anthony

Who discovered mutual friends at dinner?

Emily and Macarthur

Why did Lombard listen so closely to Vera and Blore talking?

Because Lombard was listening to what Blore said about Africa because he suspected he was lying. Signup and view all the answers

How many soldiers were in the center of the dinner table to start with?

Ten Signup and view all the answers

Who liked the sound of the sea and who hated it?

Emily - Likes Signup and view all the answers

Who always got names wrong?

Emily Brent Signup and view all the answers

Who embroiders?

Emily Signup and view all the answers

Who paired off to talk after dinner?

Wargrave - Emily, Armstrong - Vera, Tony - Window, Blore - studied a statuette in brass, Macarthur - back to mantle, Lombard - reading punch, Rogers - passed around black coffee Signup and view all the answers

What ruined the mood of dinner?

That clear voice Signup and view all the answers

Who fainted after the voice spoke to them?

Mrs. Rogers Signup and view all the answers

Who thought the voice was a practical joke?

Macarthur Signup and view all the answers

Who helped carry Mrs. Rogers up off the floor?

Lombard and Anthony Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the record that had the 'judgements' on it?

Swan Song Signup and view all the answers

Who played the record?

Mr. Rogers Signup and view all the answers

Who told him to play the record?

Mr. Owens in a letter Signup and view all the answers

Who took charge of the whole situation?

Wargrave Signup and view all the answers

Who knew about the typewriter the letter was written on?

Blore Signup and view all the answers

What was sitting outside the door when Mrs. Rogers was taken to her room?

A tray with drinks already on it Signup and view all the answers

What was the hotel the letter was from?

Ritz Hotel Signup and view all the answers

Why was Blore hired?

To watch Mrs. Owen's jewels Signup and view all the answers

How does Owen become 'unknown'?

Una Nancy Owen Signup and view all the answers

Who does Wargrave say invited them?

A dangerous homicidal lunatic Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dinner and wine served as catalysts for easing tensions among guests.
The author highlighted the reduced tension by referring to Anthony as "Tony."

Character Interactions

Emily and Macarthur discovered they had mutual friends during the dinner.
Lombard closely listened to Vera and Blore, suspecting Blore might be lying about his experiences in Africa.

Dinner Table Arrangements

Ten soldiers were placed at the center of the dinner table initially.
Emily loved the sound of the sea, while Vera disliked it.

Character Traits

Emily Brent had a tendency to misremember names.
Emily is also noted for her embroidery skills.

Post-Dinner Pairings

After dinner, guests paired off for conversations:
- Wargrave with Emily
- Armstrong with Vera
- Tony with Window
- Blore focused on a brass statuette
- Macarthur turned to the mantle
- Lombard read Punch magazine
- Rogers served black coffee.

Disruptive Events

A clear voice disrupted the cheerful dinner atmosphere.
Mrs. Rogers fainted after the voice made its announcement.
Macarthur dismissed the voice as a potential practical joke.

Assistance and Records

Lombard and Anthony assisted in carrying the fainted Mrs. Rogers.
The record containing the "judgments" was titled "Swan Song."
Mr. Rogers played the record as instructed by a letter from Mr. Owens.

Authority and Investigations

Wargrave assumed control of the situation, taking charge of events after the voice's revelation.
Blore identified the typewriter used for the letter.

Unusual Circumstances

A tray of drinks was left outside the door when Mrs. Rogers was taken to her room.
The letter directing Mr. Rogers came from the Ritz Hotel.

Blore's Role and Owen's Identity

Blore was hired to observe the jewels belonging to Mrs. Owen.
The name "Owen" became ambiguous as Ulick Norman Owen and Una Nancy Owen were combined into U.N. Owen, reflecting his "unknown" status.

Invitation Context

Wargrave speculated that their invitation stemmed from a dangerous homicidal lunatic.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 3 from Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' with these insightful flashcards. Explore key events and character interactions that illustrate the unfolding tensions among the guests during dinner. Perfect for students wanting to reinforce their understanding of the text.