And Then There Were None Chapters 13-Epilogue
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How many guests are left alive on the Island at the beginning of this chapter?

5

Match each character with their corresponding animal description:

Justice Wargrave = Tortoise; Reptilian Philip Lombard = Lithe and graceful; Lips curling back from long white teeth Vera Claythorne = A bird that has hit a glass window

What caused her to scream in terror?

She thought she felt a cold, clammy hand touch her throat, but it was only seaweed.

What do the guests find when they return to the dining room?

<p>Justice Wargrave is dressed in a scarlet 'robe' and yarn wig, sitting up at the table as if he is back on the bench in a courtroom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was Justice Wargrave killed?

<p>shot in the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

With what line of the poem does this coincide?

<p>'Five little soldier boys going in for law; one got in Chancery and then there were Four.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Philip Lombard find in his dresser drawer?

<p>his missing revolver</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Lombard suggest they try doing that day?

<p>Signaling the mainland by morse code via heliographing: a method of signaling using mirrors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vera feels the 'red herring' stanza of the poem is significant in Armstrong's disappearance. Explain her logic.

<p>Vera believes the 'red herring' stanza applies to Armstrong because he is still alive and took the latest missing soldier boy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Blore return to the house?

<p>To eat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

From where did it fall?

<p>Vera's window. It's the bear-shaped clock from her mantlepiece.</p> Signup and view all the answers

With what line of the poem does Blore's death coincide?

<p>'Three little soldier boys walking in the Zoo; A big bear hugged one and then there were Two.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Philip and Vera determine after they find Blore's body?

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

What do Philip and Vera mistake for seaweed?

<p>Armstrong's body</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe Philip and Vera's treatment of each other at this point?

<p>Each is misunderstanding the other as the murderer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Vera insist they do with Armstrong's body?

<p>Get out of the reach of the sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does she take from Lombard's pocket?

<p>The revolver</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Philip Lombard die?

<p>Vera shoots him on the beach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

With what line of the poem does this coincide?

<p>'Two little soldier boys sitting in the sun; One got frizzled up and then there was One.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Vera's biggest emotion when she is left all alone?

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

What does she do with the three little soldier boys left in the dining room?

<p>She threw two out the window and took the last one with her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does she drop as she climbs the stairs?

<p>The revolver</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does she find upon entering her room?

<p>A noose hanging from the ceiling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Vera Claythorne die?

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

With which line of the poem does this coincide?

<p>'One little soldier boy left all alone; He went and hanged himself...And then there were None.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the police report, who provisioned the Island and made all the necessary provisions?

<p>Isaac Morris</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to this person?

<p>He died. (Judge Wargrave poisoned him.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the residents of Sticklehaven told?

<p>An experiment was being conducted and a bet was made to see if someone could live on a 'deserted island' for a week and no notice was to be taken of any appeal for help from Soldier Island.</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which characters' notes/diaries did the police piece together enough evidence to figure out the order of the deaths?

<p>Vera Claythorne, Emily Brent, and Blore</p> Signup and view all the answers

List assumptions and problems the police have with the arrangement of each of the following characters' bodies: Dr. Armstrong, Mr. Blore, Philip Lombard, Vera Claythorne.

<p>Dr. Armstrong—His body had been dragged above the high water mark. Mr. Blore—Someone had to have pushed the marble bear onto his head. Philip Lombard—The revolver wasn't beside his body. Vera Claythorne—The chair on which she would have stood was neatly upright against the wall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

To what baffling conclusion do the police come after they have examined all the evidence?

<p>Someone else must have killed them...but who?</p> Signup and view all the answers

The second half of the Epilogue is a letter. What is its title?

<p>'A manuscript document sent to Scotland Yard by the master of the Emma Jane fishing trawler.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the author of the letter, what two characterizing traits does their nature possess?

<ol> <li>A sadistic delight in seeing or causing death; 2. A strong sense of justice.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

With what has he always been fascinated?

<p>crime and punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who killed everyone on the Island?

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

How did the murderer 'set up' his own death?

<p>He tied one end of a length of elastic cord to his eyeglasses and the other end to the revolver with the middle looped around the door handle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Guests on the Island

  • Five guests are alive at the beginning of Chapters 13-Epilogue.

Animal Descriptions

  • Justice Wargrave is likened to a tortoise, reflecting his cold and calculating nature.
  • Philip Lombard is described as lithe and graceful, with sharp, predatory features.
  • Vera Claythorne resembles a bird that has hit a window, symbolizing vulnerability and fear.

Terrifying Encounter

  • Vera screams after she thinks a cold hand touches her throat, which turns out to be only seaweed.

Discovery in the Dining Room

  • Justice Wargrave appears dressed in a scarlet robe and yarn wig, re-enacting his courtroom persona.

Wargrave's Death

  • Wargrave is found shot in the head, coinciding with the line of the poem about law and Chancery.

Revelation of Missing Weapon

  • Philip Lombard discovers his missing revolver in a dresser drawer.

Signaling the Mainland

  • Lombard proposes signaling for help using heliographing, which involves sending messages with mirrors.

Vera's Logic on Armstrong

  • Vera suspects Armstrong is alive and the murderer, relating to the poem's "red herring" stanza.

Blore's Return

  • Blore goes back to the house because he is hungry.

Clock Incident

  • A bear-shaped clock falls from Vera's window, foreshadowing upcoming danger.

Blore's Death Connection

  • Blore is killed in a manner that mirrors the poem's stanza about a bear hugging a soldier boy.

Suspicions of Murder

  • Philip and Vera suspect Armstrong as the murderer after finding Blore's body.

Mistaken Identity

  • Vera and Philip mistakenly think Armstrong's body is seaweed.

Misunderstandings

  • Suspicion clouds Philip and Vera's relationship, leading each to think the other is the murderer.

Disposal of Armstrong's Body

  • Vera insists they move Armstrong's body away from the sea.

Revolver Acquisition

  • Vera takes Lombard's revolver from his pocket.

Lombard's Fate

  • Vera shoots Philip Lombard on the beach, marking the end of their alliance.

Poem's Final Stanza

  • Lombard's death aligns with the poem's stanza about a soldier boy sitting in the sun.

Vera's Emotion

  • Once left alone, Vera experiences a sense of relief rather than despair.

Treatment of Soldier Boys

  • Vera discards two soldier figurines out the window and keeps one as a memento.

Lost Weapon

  • Vera drops the revolver as she climbs the stairs, signifying a slip of control.

Distressing Discovery

  • Vera finds a noose hanging from her room's ceiling, deepening her psychological turmoil.

Vera's Death

  • Vera hangs herself, reflecting the final act of despair, aligning with the concluding line of the nursery rhyme.

Island's Provisioning

  • Isaac Morris provisioned the island and arranged for everything needed for the guests.

Isaac Morris's Fate

  • Morris is killed via poisoning by Judge Wargrave, eliminating a potential witness.

Locals’ Explanation

  • Residents of Sticklehaven believed an experiment was underway, which concealed the true nature of the gatherings.

Police Investigation Insights

  • Evidence from diaries of Vera Claythorne, Emily Brent, and Blore helped the police reconstruct the order of murders.

Body Arrangement Questions

  • Each character's death raised questions about the arrangement of bodies and methods involved, indicating foul play was involved.

Police Conclusion

  • Authorities concluded the possibility of another murderer exists, despite the clarity of evidence.

Epilogue Letter

  • The Epilogue features a letter titled "A manuscript document sent to Scotland Yard by the master of the Emma Jane fishing trawler."

Murderer’s Traits

  • The murderer exhibits sadistic pleasure in death and possesses a strong sense of justice.

Fascination with Crime

  • The author of the letter has a long-standing fascination with crime and punishment.

Identity of the Murderer

  • Justice Wargrave is revealed as the mastermind behind the murders on the island.

Setup of Wargrave's Death

  • Wargrave orchestrates his own death, utilizing an elastic cord and revolver method to create the illusion of murder while escaping detection.

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Test your knowledge on the final chapters of Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None'. This quiz covers important details, character analyses, and key events from chapters 13 through the epilogue. Perfect for studying or reviewing the book's climax and resolution.

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