Questions and Answers
Who choked his little self?
Anthony Marston
Who overslept himself?
Mrs. Rodgers
Who is associated with traveling in Devon?
General MacArthur
Who is chopping up sticks?
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Who got stung by a bee?
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Who got in chancery?
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Who was swallowed by a red herring?
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Who was hugged by a big bear?
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Who is sitting in the sun?
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Who went and hanged himself?
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Study Notes
Poem and Death Relationships
- "One choked his little self" refers to Anthony Marston, highlighting the sudden nature of his demise.
- "One overslept himself" signifies Mrs. Rodgers, indicating her passive role in the events leading to her fate.
- "8 little soldier boys traveling in Devon" is associated with General MacArthur, representing the theme of isolation and vulnerability.
- "7 little soldier boys chopping up sticks" connects to Mr. Rodgers, suggesting an active, yet doomed involvement in the unfolding tragedy.
- "A bee stung one" pertains to Emily Brent, symbolizing unexpected accidents leading to death.
- "One got in chancery" relates to Lawrence Wargrave, emphasizing themes of justice and moral judgment within the context of his death.
- "A red herring swallowed one" connects to Dr. Armstrong, illustrating deceit and misdirection central to the plot.
- "A big bear hugged one" refers to William Blore, representing an unavoidable entrapment in fate.
- "2 little soldier boys sitting in the sun" indicates Phillip Lombard, evoking imagery of a carefree attitude preceding a tragic end.
- "He went and hanged himself" points to Vera Claythorne, underscoring her psychological struggle and ultimate despair.
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Explore the intertwining relationships and fateful demises of characters in Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None'. This quiz focuses on significant phrases from the poem that illustrate the connection between death and the characters. Test your knowledge of these haunting lines and their meanings.
