Key Events
What item goes missing from Vera’s room after her encounter with the seaweed?
The revolver.
Who begins to act more erratic and paranoid as the group dwindles?
.Vera Claythorne
What does the seaweed symbolize when it is placed in Vera’s room?
Her guilt and connection to Cyril’s drowning.
What causes Vera to scream in terror during these chapters?
She finds seaweed hanging from the ceiling of her room.
"Don’t you see? We’re the zoo. Last night, we were hardly human anymore." Who says this?
Vera Claythorne.
Who is found dead with a blow to the head in this section?
Dr. Armstrong.
What secret does Lombard reveal about why he was invited to the island?
He was accused of causing the deaths of a group of men under his command by abandoning them.
How does the broken clock shaped like a bear play a role in Blore’s death?
It falls on him, crushing his skull.
Why do the remaining characters grow suspicious of each other after Armstrong’s disappearance?
They believe Armstrong might be hiding to plot the next murder.
"There’s no one on this island but our own selves." What is the significance of this quote?
It emphasizes the inescapable reality that the murderer is one of them.
How does Vera react after finding a piece of seaweed in her room?
She becomes hysterical, believing it to symbolize her guilt
How does Blore's attitude change as the tension rises?
He becomes more aggressive and accusatory toward the others
What is the significance of the storm throughout these chapters?
It symbolizes chaos and prevents escape from the island.
What ironic event happens to Blore when he decides to leave the house?
He is killed by a falling clock
We’re all animals in a trap." What does this line reveal about the characters' mindset?
It shows their growing hopelessness and loss of humanity.
What discovery is made about the remaining soldier figurines after Dr. Armstrong’s disappearance?
One more figurine is missing, indicating another death.
Who takes on the role of unofficial leader during this section?
Justice Wargrave.
What does the decreasing number of soldier figurines foreshadow?
What does the decreasing number of soldier figurines foreshadow?
How does the revolver reappear, and what does it signify
It mysteriously shows up in Wargrave’s possession, increasing mistrust among the survivors.
Who reflects on their guilt and fate by saying, "The end is coming soon, and I deserve it"?
Justice Wargrave.
How do the remaining characters try to protect themselves from being the next victim?
They lock their doors and keep a constant watch on each other.
How does Vera rationalize her behavior when reflecting on her past crime?
She convinces herself it was necessary and downplays her guilt.
What deeper symbolic meaning is revealed about the nursery rhyme at this point in the story?
It serves as a chilling blueprint for the murders, showing how fate and justice are intertwined.
What twist about the murder weapon adds to the tension in this section?
The revolver’s reappearance suggests premeditation and manipulative planning by the killer.
"The innocent must die, too. It is justice." What does this line reveal about the killer's motives?
It suggests the killer believes their actions are morally justified under their interpretation of justice.