Ch. 7-8 Questions
star
star
star
star
star
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 questions
1
To increase suspense, Christie, the author, notes a change in something involving the setting. What is it, and why is it significant?
To increase suspense, Christie, the author, notes a change in something involving the setting. What is it, and why is it significant?
1
The explanation of why the host has brought the ten to Soldier Island is found in this chapter. What is it?
The explanation of why the host has brought the ten to Soldier Island is found in this chapter. What is it?
1
What are some of the men planning to do at the end of chapter 7?
What are some of the men planning to do at the end of chapter 7?
5
On page 121, Blore suggests that Mr. Owen has decided to “do the job by proxy.” What does “by proxy” mean? What is Blore suggesting?
On page 121, Blore suggests that Mr. Owen has decided to “do the job by proxy.” What does “by proxy” mean? What is Blore suggesting?
5
What do Blore and Armstrong discover Lombard has brought with him to the island? What is Lombard’s explanation for bringing this item?
What do Blore and Armstrong discover Lombard has brought with him to the island? What is Lombard’s explanation for bringing this item?
5
In searching the island, what exactly are Blore, Armstrong, and Lombard looking for? What are the results of their search? During this search, what do they conclude about their chances of getting off the island?
In searching the island, what exactly are Blore, Armstrong, and Lombard looking for? What are the results of their search? During this search, what do they conclude about their chances of getting off the island?
5
Describe General Macarthur’s behavior in this chapter. How do others respond to him? Why might his behavior be important?
Describe General Macarthur’s behavior in this chapter. How do others respond to him? Why might his behavior be important?
5
Which characters fall under suspicion for the murder of Marston and Mrs. Rogers in this chapter? Who accuses them, and why?
Which characters fall under suspicion for the murder of Marston and Mrs. Rogers in this chapter? Who accuses them, and why?