Death on the Island
Who is found dressed as a judge and killed with a gunshot to the head?
Justice Wargrave
What does Vera repeatedly hear that haunts her?
Echoes of Cyril’s drowning and the nursery rhyme.
What object in Vera’s room foreshadows her death?
A noose hanging from the ceiling
Which character becomes increasingly unstable due to guilt over a child’s death?
Vera Claythorne
What was William Blore’s crime before coming to the island?
Falsely testifying against an innocent man
What object is used to kill William Blore?
A marble bear-shaped clock
Why does Philip Lombard refuse to hand over his revolver?
He doesn’t trust anyone and believes he needs it for self-defense.
What happens to the figurines on the dining table after each death?
One figurine disappears after each death
How does Philip Lombard view the other guests?
He sees them as weak and untrustworthy, and believes in his own survival skills.
How many figurines are left on the table by the end of the story?
None.
Who disappears during the night, heightening suspicion among the group?
Dr. Armstrong
How does the worsening storm contribute to the group’s fear?
It isolates them completely, cutting off any chance of rescue.
How does Justice Wargrave’s costume (the judge’s robe) tie into the theme of the story?
It symbolizes his role as the ultimate judge and executioner.
Why does Vera feel compelled to hang herself?
The psychological torment and guilt overwhelm her.
What do the characters do when they realize the murderer must be one of them?
They conduct another search of the island and try to form alliances
How does Philip Lombard die?
He is shot by Vera with his own revolver.
Why does the group decide to search the island again?
To confirm there is no one else hiding who could be the murderer.
What does the storm symbolize in the story?
The chaos and lack of control the characters experience.
What does Dr. Armstrong’s disappearance lead the others to believe?
That he is the murderer or hiding to strike again.
What is the rhyme’s line that corresponds to Vera’s death?
"He went and hanged himself, and then there were none."
What happens to Vera after she kills Philip Lombard?
She hangs herself using a noose found in her room
What does Blore think about Vera and Philip near the end?
He suspects they may be working together.
The poem "Ten Little Soldiers" drives the narrative, but what deeper symbolic purpose does it serve beyond foreshadowing the deaths of the characters?
It symbolizes the inescapable nature of guilt and justice, with the poem acting as a predetermined fate for each character, reinforcing the theme of inevitability and moral reckoning
How does Justice Wargrave’s behavior reveal his role in the murders?
He maintains a calm and authoritative demeanor, subtly manipulating others.
Who orchestrates the entire series of events on the island?
Justice Wargrave.