Questions and Answers
Who choked and was poisoned in the poem?
What happened to Mrs. Rogers?
She was drugged which made her oversleep and die.
What did General Macarthur do before his demise?
He stayed looking at Devon, hit in the head and lost consciousness.
What happened to Mr. Rogers?
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What happened to Emily Brent?
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How did Justice Wargrave fake his death?
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What happened to Dr. Armstrong?
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What unusual analogy is made regarding Mr. Blore?
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What happened to Philip Lombard?
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How does Vera Claythorne meet her end?
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Study Notes
Characters from "Ten Little Soldier Boys"
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Anthony Marston: Choked on poison leading to his death, decreasing the number of soldiers to nine.
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Mrs. Rogers: Drugged, causing her to oversleep and resulting in her demise, leaving eight soldiers.
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General Macarthur: Stayed in Devon, was struck in the head, and lost consciousness, reducing the count to seven.
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Mr. Rogers: Killed by being struck in the back of the head with an axe, which dropped the number of soldiers to six.
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Emily Brent: Met her end after an injection that felt like a sting from a bumblebee, showcasing the method of her murder.
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Justice Wargrave: Faked his death by pretending to be shot in the forehead, a cunning tactic that allowed him to manipulate the situation.
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Dr. Armstrong: Pushed off a cliff; his initial intentions to escape highlight the theme of deception, which is exemplified by the concept of a red herring.
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Mr. Blore: His death is metaphorically related to a zoo, emphasizing the primal behavior exhibited by the characters as they face their fates.
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Philip Lombard: Met a fiery end, being “frizzled up” leading to the count reaching one remaining soldier.
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Vera Claythorne: Ended her life by hanging, marking the conclusion of the poem and the ultimate fate of the last character.
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This quiz features flashcards about the characters from the poem 'Ten Little Soldier Boys.' Each card provides details about a character's fate as described in the poem, including Anthony Marston and Mrs. Rogers. Test your knowledge of this classic text with these informative cards.
