Question

and then there were none chapters 4 - 7 test
true or false
on the line provided, clearly write a \t\ if the statement is true or an \f\ if the statement is false. if the letter is unclear, the answer will be marked wrong.

1. tony marston admits that he did accidentally kill two people.
2. their only connection with the mainland is through isaac morris and his boat.
3. general macarthur readily admits to the accusation from the voice.
4. general macarthur served with emily brent’s uncle in the war.
5. if you are deferential, you are rude and impolite.
6. responding to something with rancour means answering with kindness.
7. to be exonerated is to be pardoned for something.
8. an iniquitous person never does anything wrong.
9. if a person says something brusquely, he is saying something very short and harsh.

multiple choice
on the line provided, clearly write the letter of the correct answer for each question below.

1. who says she has nothing to say because she did nothing wrong? a. vera claythorne b. mrs. rogers c. emily brent d. jennifer brady
2. who was the servant that emily brent fired? a. cyril hamilton b. jennifer brady c. beatrice taylor d. leslie macarthur
3. why have they not left the island? a. the boat has not come. b. narracott won’t take them all. c. they want to solve the mystery. d. their boat had a hole in it.
4. who does emily brent believe actually committed the crime s/he was accused of? a. wargrave b. blore c. herself d. mr. & mrs. rogers
5. which of the following describes how mrs. rogers died? a. stab wound b. hanging c. choking d. in her sleep
6. what makes this house so frightening after the first death? a. creaking wood and dark shadows b. modernity and light c. isolation and beauty d. hidden panels and secret passages
7. what did anthony marston die of? a. natural causes b. cyanide c. stabbed d. shot
8. who wants to stay on the island to solve the mystery? a. macarthur b. marston c. rogers d. wargrave
9. what did blore get for his testimony against landor? a. money b. promotion c. nothing d. fame

Explanation:

1. Tony Marston shows no remorse and doesn't admit accidental killing, so it's False.
2. Their only connection to the mainland is via a boat sent by Isaac Morris, True.
3. General Macarthur does not readily admit to the accusation, False.
4. There is no such connection between General Macarthur and Emily Brent's uncle in the war, False.
5. Deferential means respectful, not rude, False.
6. Rancour means bitterness, not kindness, False.
7. To be exonerated is to be cleared of blame, similar to being pardoned in a sense, True.
8. An iniquitous person is wicked and does wrong, False.
9. Brusquely means in a short and abrupt manner, True.
10. Emily Brent says she has nothing to say as she did nothing wrong, C.
11. Emily Brent fired Beatrice Taylor, C.
12. The boat has not come, so they can't leave the island, A.
13. Emily Brent believes Mr. & Mrs. Rogers committed the crime, D.
14. Mrs. Rogers died in her sleep, D.
15. After the first death, creaking wood and dark shadows make the house frightening, A.
16. Anthony Marston died of cyanide poisoning, B.
17. Wargrave wants to stay to solve the mystery, D.
18. Blore got money for his testimony against Landor, A.

Answer:

1. F
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. F
6. F
7. T
8. F
9. T
10. C. Emily Brent
11. C. Beatrice Taylor
12. A. The boat has not come.
13. D. Mr. & Mrs. Rogers
14. D. In her sleep
15. A. Creaking wood and dark shadows
16. B. Cyanide
17. D. Wargrave
18. A. Money