Exposition
Why did Justice Wargrave go to Soldier Island?
He got an invite from his lady friend, Constance Culminton.
Who is the first person to start explaining the background behind their accusation?
Justice Wargrave
__________________ was charged with the deaths of 21 men of an East African tribe.
What does Justive Wargrave decide is the real meaning of the "U.N. Owen" names?
"UNKNOWN"
What figurative language are these quotes?
"Cooked Seton's goose alright"
"Cat's out of the bag"
Idioms
Who is reading judgmental scripture in her room before heading to dinner?
Miss Emily Brent
What is Mr. Blore's fake name AND identity?
Mr. Davis, and man from South Africa
_________________ is charged with deliberately sending his wife's lover, Arthur Richmond, to his death.
Who spread the rumor about General Macarthur sending Arthur Richmond to his death?
Armitage (another soldier)
What author's style device is used here?
"There's a squall coming."
Foreshadowing
What is the only way to get to Soldier Island, and who takes them?
Boat driven by Fred Narracott
Which two characters were responsible for setting up and starting the gramophone record?
Mr. Rogers & Mrs. Rogers
________________ performed an operation while under the influence of alcohol---killing the patient.
Dr. Armstrong
What specific medical problem did Anthony (Tony) Marston die from, and what caused it?
Asphyxiation from poison
What is the effect of ellipses or dashes in a mystery story?
Creates suspense
Which three characters have a list of all the island guests names?
Mr. Blore, Mr. Rogers, and Mrs. Rogers
Why did the author, Agatha Christie, capitalize "The Voice"?
It makes it sound like a character.
________________ supposedly killed Cyril Hamilton, specifically at sea.
Vera Claythorne
Who did the guests initally assume killed Anthony Marston?
Himself (suicide)
What is the most common motif we have seen so far?
Judgment
Which character recognizes Wargrave and remembers his reputation for swaying a jury's opinion?
Dr. Armstrong
What was the title and meaning of the record on the gramophone?
"Swan Song" - a final performance (before death or retirement)
_____________ faints after being accused of killing Jennifer Brady.
Mrs. Ethel Rogers
What did Dr. Armstrong tell the guests about the death of Louisa Mary Clees? (his alibi)
He doesn't remember her death, but it may have been a patient who came in for surgery too late.
What figurative language is being used by Philip Lombard here?
"What a duty-loving law-abiding lot we all seem to be!"
Irony