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Who is the first guest the reader meets?
Who is the first guest the reader meets?
Justice Wargrave
Where is he going?
Where is he going?
An island off the Devon coast
Who does the reader meet next?
Who does the reader meet next?
Vera Claythorne
Why is this guest going to the same place?
Why is this guest going to the same place?
What is the job or career of the second guest?
What is the job or career of the second guest?
Why is Phillip Lombard going to the same place?
Why is Phillip Lombard going to the same place?
How does the unknown host get Miss Emily Brent to attend?
How does the unknown host get Miss Emily Brent to attend?
What story does the host tell Dr. Armstrong to get him to come?
What story does the host tell Dr. Armstrong to get him to come?
What were the rumors surrounding Soldier Island?
What were the rumors surrounding Soldier Island?
Why are all of the guests going to Soldier Island?
Why are all of the guests going to Soldier Island?
What is the boat captain's name?
What is the boat captain's name?
What does he think about this group of guests?
What does he think about this group of guests?
Including Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, how many people are in the house?
Including Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, how many people are in the house?
Besides Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, what other two guests knew each other before coming to the island?
Besides Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, what other two guests knew each other before coming to the island?
What are in the guests' rooms?
What are in the guests' rooms?
Describe the house on Soldier Island.
Describe the house on Soldier Island.
What do we find out about the Owens in this chapter?
What do we find out about the Owens in this chapter?
What do we learn about the characters in this chapter?
What do we learn about the characters in this chapter?
What was in the center of the dining room table?
What was in the center of the dining room table?
Describe the message that is played on the gramophone.
Describe the message that is played on the gramophone.
What was the record titled?
What was the record titled?
After the record is played, the guests begin to swap stories. What are the stories about?
After the record is played, the guests begin to swap stories. What are the stories about?
Who has been lying to the others?
Who has been lying to the others?
What do the guests decide UN Owen really stands for?
What do the guests decide UN Owen really stands for?
Who are the guests?
Who are the guests?
Summarize what each guest says regarding the crime they've been accused of.
Summarize what each guest says regarding the crime they've been accused of.
How do the guests react to The Voice's accusations?
How do the guests react to The Voice's accusations?
What does Armstrong recall about the Seton case that Judge Wargrave adjudicated?
What does Armstrong recall about the Seton case that Judge Wargrave adjudicated?
How do people start reacting?
How do people start reacting?
What is certain about Anthony Marston's death?
What is certain about Anthony Marston's death?
Where is Mrs. Rogers when Anthony dies?
Where is Mrs. Rogers when Anthony dies?
What suspicious bit of information do we learn at the end of section 3?
What suspicious bit of information do we learn at the end of section 3?
Why did General MacArthur say he did not want to leave the island?
Why did General MacArthur say he did not want to leave the island?
Explain the relationship between Vera, Cyril, and Hugo.
Explain the relationship between Vera, Cyril, and Hugo.
Discuss Macarthur and his relationship to Arthur Richmond.
Discuss Macarthur and his relationship to Arthur Richmond.
What might Dr. Armstrong's dream reveal about him?
What might Dr. Armstrong's dream reveal about him?
What guest dies? What is the apparent cause?
What guest dies? What is the apparent cause?
Describe what kind of person you think Emily Brent is.
Describe what kind of person you think Emily Brent is.
What prediction does General MacArthur make concerning the boat?
What prediction does General MacArthur make concerning the boat?
Explain the symbolism of the figurines.
Explain the symbolism of the figurines.
Review Armstrong's dream.
Review Armstrong's dream.
What is the possible cause of Mrs. Rogers's death according to different characters?
What is the possible cause of Mrs. Rogers's death according to different characters?
What are the guests waiting for?
What are the guests waiting for?
Discuss Macarthur in this chapter.
Discuss Macarthur in this chapter.
What change does Christie note to increase suspense?
What change does Christie note to increase suspense?
Summarize Miss Brent's involvement with Beatrice Taylor.
Summarize Miss Brent's involvement with Beatrice Taylor.
How does Vera's opinion of Miss Brent change in this chapter?
How does Vera's opinion of Miss Brent change in this chapter?
What is the explanation for why the host brought the guests to Soldier Island?
What is the explanation for why the host brought the guests to Soldier Island?
What are some of the men planning to do at the end of the chapter?
What are some of the men planning to do at the end of the chapter?
Discuss Beatrice Taylor and her circumstances.
Discuss Beatrice Taylor and her circumstances.
Discuss the 'search' that takes place in this chapter.
Discuss the 'search' that takes place in this chapter.
What do they realize about the deaths?
What do they realize about the deaths?
What does Blore agree to help the others do at the beginning of this chapter?
What does Blore agree to help the others do at the beginning of this chapter?
Who has a weapon? What is it?
Who has a weapon? What is it?
Why did they suspect the General of being crazy?
Why did they suspect the General of being crazy?
Why can't the stranded guests signal the mainland?
Why can't the stranded guests signal the mainland?
What does MacArthur confess to Vera in this chapter?
What does MacArthur confess to Vera in this chapter?
What do the men find after searching the island?
What do the men find after searching the island?
What do Blore and Armstrong discover Lombard has brought with him to the island?
What do Blore and Armstrong discover Lombard has brought with him to the island?
In searching the island, what exactly are Blore, Armstrong, and Lombard searching for?
In searching the island, what exactly are Blore, Armstrong, and Lombard searching for?
Which characters fall under suspicion for the murder of Marston and Mrs. Rogers?
Which characters fall under suspicion for the murder of Marston and Mrs. Rogers?
Study Notes
Characters and Their Roles
- Justice Wargrave is introduced first and is traveling to Soldier Island, located off the Devon coast.
- Vera Claythorne, the second guest, is invited to serve as a secretary on the island.
- Dr. Armstrong, a school mistress and former nanny, is also among the guests, hired for a job.
- Phillip Lombard was hired by Isaac Morris for a job and was instructed to watch for trouble.
- Miss Emily Brent was persuaded to attend by a letter signed by a familiar acquaintance.
Setting and Atmosphere
- Soldier Island, rumored to be owned by an American millionaire or a Hollywood film star, has an air of mystery.
- The house is described as modern, bright, and lacking any hidden corners or concealed spaces.
- Guests arrive for various reasons, including vacations and jobs, with expenses covered by Mr. Morris.
Guest Interactions and Conflicts
- The guests, including Wargrave and Dr. Armstrong, have an acquaintance from their past.
- Upon arrival, guests discover "ten little soldier boys" in their rooms, foreshadowing events to come.
- The initial mood is jovial, with guests enjoying dinner together.
Mysterious Events
- A gramophone plays a message revealing guests' dark secrets, creating tension and hysteria among them.
- As accusations are made, Mrs. Rogers faints, and Vera Claythorne reacts hysterically.
- The significance of the ten soldier figures becomes clear as guests begin discussing their alleged crimes.
Theme of Guilt and Justice
- Each guest recounts their involvement in crimes they have been accused of, revealing deep-seated guilt.
- Reactions to the gramophone's accusations vary, with emotional responses indicating both fear and realizations of guilt.
- General MacArthur expresses a desire to remain on the island, reflecting his acceptance of fate.
Symbolism and Foreshadowing
- Deaths begin to correlate with the soldier figurines, illustrating a grim countdown.
- The arrival of storm clouds signifies an impending threat and increasing danger on the island.
- Mr. Rogers’ discovery of nine soldier figurines serves as a chilling symbol that another guest has died.
Additional Developments
- Characters's relationships are explored further, such as Vera's connection with Cyril and Hugo, and MacArthur's affair with Arthur Richmond.
- Miss Brent shows a staunch morality, displaying judgmental characteristics, especially regarding Beatrice Taylor's suicide.
- The guests attempt to search for Mr. Owen amid growing paranoia about their safety and the unfolding deaths.
Escalation of Tension
- The search for Mr. Owen intensifies as guests suspect one another amidst ongoing murders.
- Blore, Armstrong, and Lombard specifically seek Mr. Owen, but trust deteriorates.
- As the characters navigate their past and present, themes of isolation, paranoia, and guilt strongly come to the forefront.
Final Notes on Suspicions and Strategies
- After the death of Mrs. Rogers and another guest, suspicions arise regarding Lombard's intentions.
- Lombard is revealed to carry a revolver, increasing the potential for violence among guests.
- The atmosphere grows darker as the guests become more entrenched in their fears and accusations, contemplating both safety and betrayal.
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Test your knowledge on the first eight chapters of 'And Then There Were None'. This quiz covers key characters and their motivations, helping you understand the plot's beginning. Perfect for students studying Agatha Christie's masterpiece.
