And Then There Were None Chapter 5 Quiz

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What did the book call Anthony Marston after he died?

Young Greek Hero

Fallen Angel

Young Norse God (correct)

Brave Knight

What was abnormal about Anthony Marston's death?

Healthy young men didn't die choking over whiskey and soda like that.

What did Dr. Armstrong call the thing that Anthony Marston died of?

Asphyxiation.

What did Emily Brent say after Anthony Marston died?

In the midst of life we are in death. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Armstrong think was in Anthony Marston's drink?

Potassium Cyanide. Signup and view all the answers

How does everyone think that the cyanide got in Anthony's drink?

They think he put it in there himself; suicide. Signup and view all the answers

Where had they taken Anthony Marston's body?

To his bedroom. Signup and view all the answers

What was the most frightening part of the whole house?

Its modernity. Signup and view all the answers

What did each of them do automatically in their rooms?

Lock their doors. Signup and view all the answers

What was Edward Seton's habit?

Looking you straight in the face with a pleasant air of straightforwardness and that gave him a good impression on the jury. Signup and view all the answers

Who noticed that there was a china figure missing?

Rogers. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Leslie and what would she often call men?

General Macarthur's wife and she calls them dull. Signup and view all the answers

What did General Macarthur call Leslie's interest in Arthur Richmond?

A motherly interest. Signup and view all the answers

How old was Leslie and how old was Arthur Richmond?

Leslie-29, Arthur Richmond-28. Signup and view all the answers

What did General Macarthur not remember about Leslie and Arthur Richmond?

That their age difference was only by 1 year. Signup and view all the answers

How had General Macarthur figured out that Leslie was cheating on him?

She was writing to both him and Arthur Richmond when she accidently put Richmond's letter into Macarthur's envelope and sent that to him. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the only one who saw General Macarthur's murderous rage?

Young Armitage. Signup and view all the answers

When General Macarthur came back to England, how many years later did Leslie die, and what did she die of?

3-4 years later, and she died of double pneumonia. Signup and view all the answers

How long ago has Leslie's death been?

15-16 years. Signup and view all the answers

When General Macarthur left the army, where did he go and live?

Devon. Signup and view all the answers

When was the only time General Macarthur didn't go to church on Sundays?

The day that the lesson was about David putting Uriah in the forefront in battle. Signup and view all the answers

Did General Macarthur want to leave the island?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is Vera Claythorne afraid of?

The dark. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Hugo disappointed?

Because Cyril wasn't born a girl. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Vera Claythorne say death was for?

The other people. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anthony Marston's Death

After his death, Anthony Marston was referred to as a "Young Norse God."
His death was considered abnormal as healthy young men typically do not die from choking on whiskey and soda.
Dr. Armstrong identified the cause of death as asphyxiation.
Dr. Armstrong suspected that potassium cyanide was present in Marston's drink.
It was believed that the cyanide was self-administered, leading to thoughts of suicide.

Reactions and Observations

Emily Brent remarked, "In the midst of life we are in death" following Marston's demise.
After the incident, everyone instinctively locked their doors in their respective rooms.
Rogers was the one to notice a china figure was missing from the scene.

General Macarthur and Leslie

General Macarthur's wife, Leslie, often labeled men as "dull."
He referred to Leslie's interest in Arthur Richmond as a "motherly interest."
Leslie was 29 years old, while Arthur Richmond was 28.
General Macarthur was oblivious to the fact that Leslie and Richmond's age difference was merely one year.

Infidelity and Tragedy

General Macarthur discovered Leslie's infidelity when she accidentally sent a letter from Richmond in his envelope.
Young Armitage was the only individual to witness General Macarthur's violent rage.
After returning to England, Leslie died of double pneumonia, 3-4 years later, and her death occurred 15-16 years prior to the present events.
Following his departure from the army, General Macarthur settled in Devon.

Church Attendance and Island Sentiments

General Macarthur typically attended church on Sundays, except for a particular day when the lesson focused on David sending Uriah to the front lines in battle.
He expressed a desire to stay on the island rather than leave.

Vera Claythorne’s Fears

Vera Claythorne harbors a fear of the dark.
Hugo's disappointment stemmed from the fact that Cyril was not born a girl, indicating personal expectations tied to gender.
Vera stated that death is meant for "the other people," reflecting her feelings of detachment or denial regarding death.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 5 from 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. This quiz covers key details about the characters and events, particularly focusing on Anthony Marston's mysterious death. Challenge yourself with these flashcards and reinforce your understanding of this thrilling mystery.