And Then There Were None Summary Quiz

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What happened in Chapter 1?

We met the characters and figured out that each character has a mysterious past.

What did everyone realize in Chapter 2?

Everyone figured out that the host Mr. U.N. Owen was not on the island.

What was discovered in Chapter 3?

A gramophone record blamed everyone for the deaths.

Who was accused of killing Cyril Hamilton?

Vera Signup and view all the answers

How did Anthony Marston die in Chapter 5?

He got poison in his drink. Signup and view all the answers

What suspicious event occurred in Chapter 6?

Mrs. Rogers died in her sleep after being given a lethal dose of sleeping medication. Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the search in Chapter 7?

Armstrong, Lombard, and Wargrave searched the island for the host or other living things. Signup and view all the answers

Did Vera and the others believe U.N. Owen was on the island?

False Signup and view all the answers

What significant event took place in Chapter 9?

General Macarthur died by being hit on the head. Signup and view all the answers

What action did Rodgers take in Chapter 10?

He locked the dining-room door. Signup and view all the answers

How did they figure out that Rogers was dead in Chapter 11?

They could not find Rogers in the morning and figured out that he died chopping sticks. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Emily Brent in Chapter 12?

She was stung by a bee and died. Signup and view all the answers

What did Justice Wargrave's 'death' signify in Chapter 13?

He dressed like a judge and stressed himself to death. Signup and view all the answers

What did Lombard discover in Chapter 14?

Armstrong was not in his room and was missing. Signup and view all the answers

What did Blore suggest about Lombard in Chapter 15?

Blore suggested that Lombard may be the killer. Signup and view all the answers

What did Vera do in the ending of Chapter 16?

She shot Lombard and then hanged herself. Signup and view all the answers

What did the policemen discover in the Epilogue?

They reconstructed events from diaries and learned about Wargrave's plans. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter Summaries

Chapter 1: Introduction of characters; each has a mysterious past; all characters present without any omissions.
Chapter 2: Guests discover that host Mr. U.N. Owen is absent; the island feels eerie; a nursery rhyme about ten little soldiers is found hanging above them.
Chapter 3: A gramophone record accuses each guest of a past crime; "Swan Song" is the title; ten china figures are linked to the nursery rhyme, sparking the suspicion that U.N. Owen could mean "unknown."
Chapter 4 - Who Killed Who: Each character recounts their alleged crime:
- Wargrave: Convicted Edward Seton, an alleged murderer.
- Armstrong: Operated on Louisa Mary Clees while drunk.
- Vera: Accused of Cyril Hamilton's drowning.
- Macarthur: Denies killing Arthur Richmond, his wife's lover.
- Lombard: Left an East African tribe to die; admitted to stealing their supplies.
- Marston: Ran over two children, John and Lucy Combes.
- Rogers: Claims he didn't kill Jennifer Brady, despite inheriting from her death.
- Blore: Testified against James Landor, who died in prison without remorse.
Chapter 5: Anthony Marston dies from poison in his drink; his death correlates with the poem's first line; Armstrong confirms the poison.
Chapter 6: Mrs. Rogers dies from an overdose of sleeping pills; the group becomes aware that their deaths follow the nursery rhyme; only eight figures remain on the table.
Chapter 7: Armstrong, Lombard, and Wargrave search the island for U.N. Owen or any other persons, confirming that no one is missing.
Chapter 8: Suspicion arises around Lombard's revolver; Macarthur shows signs of despair; Vera converses with him about guilt regarding the past.
Chapter 9: Wargrave anticipates his demise due to age; concerns grow around Lombard's revolver; General Macarthur is killed.
Chapter 10: The women exhibit skepticism toward the men's behavior; suspicions center around Armstrong; Rogers locks the dining-room door to safeguard the Indian figures.
Chapter 11: The group finds Rogers missing; he dies from a blow to the head while chopping sticks; they discuss the nursery rhyme's significance.
Chapter 12: Emily Brent is stung by a bee and dies; Armstrong is suspicious of each guest's intentions, especially regarding his revolver.
Chapter 13: Justice Wargrave is presumed dead, with staged evidence suggesting he died as if executed; Vera experiences fear heightened by an illusion.
Chapter 14: Lombard discovers Armstrong's absence and awakens Vera; there’s an overarching sense of dread as they search the island.
Chapter 15: Blore accuses Lombard, prompting paranoia; Blore is killed by a falling clock from Vera's window; doubts arise about Armstrong's fate.
Chapter 16: Vera shoots Lombard in a moment of impulsivity; she finds a noose, reminisces about the nursery rhyme’s conclusion, and ultimately hangs herself.

Epilogue

Two policemen discuss the unresolved Indian Island case, having pieced together events using guest diaries.
U.N. Owen (Wargrave) took sleeping pills on arrival, seeking to execute his own form of justice before taking his life.
Wargrave's motive rooted in the desire for revenge against unpunished murders; he carefully planned killings and set up his own death scene to appear staged.
Isaac Morris, Wargrave's tenth victim, was implicated in Wargrave’s prior trauma, further illustrating Wargrave’s convoluted sense of justice.

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Test your knowledge on key events and characters from Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None'. This quiz covers Chapter 1 through Chapter 4, including character accusations and mysterious happenings on the island. Dive deep into the intricacies of the story and see how well you remember the plot details.