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What eased the tensions between the guests?
What eased the tensions between the guests?
Dinner and wine
What did the author do to show that the tensions had eased at dinner?
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?
Who discovered mutual friends at dinner?
Emily and Macarthur
Why did Lombard listen so closely to Vera and Blore talking?
Why did Lombard listen so closely to Vera and Blore talking?
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How many soldiers were in the center of the dinner table to start with?
How many soldiers were in the center of the dinner table to start with?
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Who liked the sound of the sea and who hated it?
Who liked the sound of the sea and who hated it?
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Who always got names wrong?
Who always got names wrong?
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Who embroiders?
Who embroiders?
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Who paired off to talk after dinner?
Who paired off to talk after dinner?
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What ruined the mood of dinner?
What ruined the mood of dinner?
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Who fainted after the voice spoke to them?
Who fainted after the voice spoke to them?
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Who thought the voice was a practical joke?
Who thought the voice was a practical joke?
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Who helped carry Mrs. Rogers up off the floor?
Who helped carry Mrs. Rogers up off the floor?
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What was the name of the record that had the 'judgements' on it?
What was the name of the record that had the 'judgements' on it?
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Who played the record?
Who played the record?
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Who told him to play the record?
Who told him to play the record?
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Who took charge of the whole situation?
Who took charge of the whole situation?
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Who knew about the typewriter the letter was written on?
Who knew about the typewriter the letter was written on?
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What was sitting outside the door when Mrs. Rogers was taken to her room?
What was sitting outside the door when Mrs. Rogers was taken to her room?
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What was the hotel the letter was from?
What was the hotel the letter was from?
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Why was Blore hired?
Why was Blore hired?
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How does Owen become 'unknown'?
How does Owen become 'unknown'?
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Who does Wargrave say invited them?
Who does Wargrave say invited them?
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Study Notes
Tensions and Social Dynamics
- 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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