Crimes
What does the gramophone accuse Philip Lombard of?
he is accused of leaving an entire native tribe to die in the wild
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, especially a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place.
What is an alibi
Who is described as a cocky man who has a wolf-like smile?
Philip Lombard
What is the first line of the poem?
Ten little soldier boys went out to dine; One choked his little self and then there were Nine.
What disappears each time there is a death.
The soldier boys on the table.
What does the gramophone accuse Anthony Marston of?
He is accused of running over two children with his car.
Every element in a story must be relevant and serve a purpose, and if something is introduced, it should eventually come into play.
what is Chekhov's Gun
Who is described as being very intelligent and independent?
Vera Claythorne
What is the last line of the poem?
One little soldier boy left all alone; He went and hanged himself and then there were None.
Who are the first two people to die
Anthony Marston, and Mrs Rogers
What does the gramophone accuse Dr Armstrong of?
He is accused of performing surgery while intoxicated.
A person who investigates crimes; a detective.
what is a sleuth
Who is described as successful, but gullible, and has a drinking problem.
Dr Armstrong
What is the third line of the poem?
Eight little soldier boys travelling in Devon; One said he'd stay there and then there were Seven.
How do they suspect Anthony Marston died?
The characters think he committed suicide.
What does the gramophone accuse Emily Brent of?
She is accused of kicking out a pregnant girl, who later commits suicide.
Hints in a story that give clues as to what will happen later
what is Foreshadowing
Who is described as extremely judgemental, self-righteous, and a religious maniac?
Emily Brent
What is the seventh line of the poem?
Four little soldier boys going out to sea; A red herring swallowed one and then there were Three.
What do the characters think U.N. Owen stands for?
They think it stands for Unknown
What does the gramophone accuse Mr Rogers and Mrs Rogers of?
They are accused of killing an old lady for her money.
A clue to mislead or distract the reader/audience
Red herring
Who is described as older, cunning, and reptilian-looking?
Justice Wargrave
What is the fifth line of the poem?
Six little soldier boys playing with a hive; A bumble bee stung one and then there were Five.
What do the characters learn about the boat?
The characters learn that the boat is not going to come.