Questions and Answers
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?
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How was Justice Wargrave killed?
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With what line of the poem does this coincide?
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What did Philip Lombard find in his dresser drawer?
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What does Lombard suggest they try doing that day?
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Vera feels the 'red herring' stanza of the poem is significant in Armstrong's disappearance. Explain her logic.
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Why does Blore return to the house?
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From where did it fall?
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With what line of the poem does Blore's death coincide?
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What do Philip and Vera determine after they find Blore's body?
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What do Philip and Vera mistake for seaweed?
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How would you describe Philip and Vera's treatment of each other at this point?
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What does Vera insist they do with Armstrong's body?
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What does she take from Lombard's pocket?
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How does Philip Lombard die?
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With what line of the poem does this coincide?
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What is Vera's biggest emotion when she is left all alone?
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What does she do with the three little soldier boys left in the dining room?
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What does she drop as she climbs the stairs?
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What does she find upon entering her room?
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How does Vera Claythorne die?
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With which line of the poem does this coincide?
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According to the police report, who provisioned the Island and made all the necessary provisions?
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What happened to this person?
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What were the residents of Sticklehaven told?
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From which characters' notes/diaries did the police piece together enough evidence to figure out the order of the deaths?
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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.
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To what baffling conclusion do the police come after they have examined all the evidence?
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The second half of the Epilogue is a letter. What is its title?
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According to the author of the letter, what two characterizing traits does their nature possess?
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With what has he always been fascinated?
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Who killed everyone on the Island?
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How did the murderer 'set up' his own death?
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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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