And Then There Were None Chapter 8 Flashcards
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Why do Lombard, Armstrong, and Blore think that the boat hasn't arrived?

It was a hoax; Mr. Owen wanted to trap them and kill them.

Why did Blore get a rope?

To hoist Lombard down a cliff to search for caves.

What did Lombard find on the side of the cliff?

Nothing; no caves.

What do Armstrong and Blore talk about while Lombard is on the side of the cliff?

<p>To test and find out why Lombard had a gun and see if he could be guilty because he carries a revolver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gen. MacArthur say to Vera Claythorne?

<p>That he would accept his death that is coming in the future. He confesses that he killed his wife's lover.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Emily Brent do to pass time?

<p>She knits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who walked quietly in the upstairs room?

<p>Mr. Rogers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the men finish their search, what do they find?

<p>That they are the only ones on the island.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Isaac Morris?

<p>The man who paid Lombard 100 guineas to watch the guests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the third person to die? How?

<p>Gen. MacArthur; blow to the back of the head with a life preserver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Justice Wargrave's conclusion about U.N. Owen?

<p>He is one of them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does not agree with Wargrave's conclusion?

<p>Vera Claythorne.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Lombard suspect?

<p>Wargrave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Vera suspect?

<p>Dr. Armstrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Mr. Rogers suspect?

<p>He has no idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Emily Brent write about in her diary as the murderer?

<p>Beatrice Taylor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has a foolproof alibi?

<p>No one except for the ones who died.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Rogers do to prevent the disappearance of any more china figures?

<p>He locks doors; 'murder proofs' the dining room.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is missing from the bathroom?

<p>The scarlet oil silk shower curtain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Blore tell everyone to do along with locking their doors?

<p>Put a chair behind their doors under the handles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which person was not in his/her room in the morning of Mr. Rogers' death?

<p>Emily Brent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Vera talk about when she is laughing uncontrollably?

<p>The bees' hives and its connection to the poem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Blore think is guilty?

<p>Emily Brent; religious mania.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Lombard think that Blore will be killed next?

<p>He has a lack of imagination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Emily Brent dream of?

<p>That Beatrice Taylor was near her window, begging to be let in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was everyone behaving at breakfast?

<p>In a very polite manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of the guests are guilty of committing crimes the law can't touch.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wargrave is sick and going to die.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Detective Blore examined and presented the murders and everyone's alibis just as he would if he were presenting evidence in a courtroom trial.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

All paper traces of Soldier Island lead back to Isaac Morris, not Justice Wargrave.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

I was the 'red-herring'.

<p>Dr. Armstrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

My wife, Leslie, cheated on me. I was killed by a blow to the back of the head.

<p>Macarthur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

I was killed by an ax in the back of the head.

<p>Mr. Rogers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

I was killed by a marble clock.

<p>Mr. Blore.</p> Signup and view all the answers

I drowned.

<p>Dr. Armstrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

I hanged myself.

<p>Vera Claythorne.</p> Signup and view all the answers

I believe self-preservation is a man's first duty.

<p>Philip Lombard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

I brought a gun to the island.

<p>Philip Lombard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

I was drunk while operating on Clees.

<p>Dr. Armstrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

I was accused of driving Beatrice Taylor to her death.

<p>Emily Brent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is symbolism?

<p>How each guest dies in the poem and the china figurines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a flashback?

<p>A passage that refers to something that has already happened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is character vs. character?

<p>Dr. Armstrong working with Justice Wargrave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an allusion?

<p>A reference to another work of literature, person, or event that is said in the story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is foreshadowing?

<p>The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Plot Developments

  • Lombard, Armstrong, and Blore suspect the boat's absence is a hoax orchestrated by Mr. Owen to trap them.
  • Blore retrieves a rope to assist Lombard in searching for caves on the cliff.
  • Lombard finds no caves during his exploration of the cliffside.

Character Insights

  • Armstrong and Blore discuss Lombard's possession of a gun, questioning his trustworthiness.
  • General MacArthur reveals to Vera that he accepts his impending death, confessing to killing his wife's lover, Leslie.
  • Emily Brent occupies herself with knitting as the tension rises.

Actions and Discoveries

  • Mr. Rogers is seen moving quietly in the upstairs room.
  • After searching the island, the men conclude that they are alone, heightening their sense of danger.
  • Isaac Morris is identified as the man who enlisted Lombard's help for the events on the island.

Murders and Suspicions

  • General MacArthur becomes the third victim, killed with a life preserver.
  • Justice Wargrave suspects U.N. Owen is among them; Vera disagrees with this conclusion.
  • Lombard's suspicions fall on Wargrave, while Vera's distrust is directed towards Dr. Armstrong.

Alibis and Evidence

  • No guest possesses a solid alibi, except those who have already died.
  • Rogers takes precautions by locking doors to prevent further disappearances of china figures.
  • The scarlet oil silk shower curtain is discovered missing from the bathroom.

Tension and Paranoia

  • Blore advises fellow guests to secure their doors with chairs, reflecting the growing paranoia.
  • Emily Brent is absent from her room on the morning of Mr. Rogers' death, raising suspicion.
  • Vera experiences a disturbing laugh about bees, connected to the nursery rhyme, indicating her unraveling sanity.

Character Backstories and Motives

  • Blore suspects Emily Brent of religious mania, linking her to guilt over past actions.
  • Lombard predicts Blore will be next due to his lack of imagination.
  • Various characters reveal their past transgressions, with Emily Brent haunted by Beatrice Taylor's death.

Literary Elements

  • Symbolism is evident in the way each guest's death corresponds with the nursery rhyme and china figurines.
  • Flashbacks provide insight into character motivations and previous experiences, particularly Vera's memories of Hugo.
  • Foreshadowing is present through subtle hints about potential future events and character demises.

True or False Assessments

  • All guests are guilty of crimes that evade legal repercussions.
  • Wargrave's health is declining, and he is expected to die.
  • Blore does not conduct thorough examinations of the murders, contrary to courtroom standards.
  • Isaac Morris is linked to all evidence regarding Soldier Island, obscuring Justice Wargrave's involvement.

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