And Then There Were None - Study Guide

What does the word 'cleaving' mean?

• Joining

• Cutting

• Building

• Painting

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of 'sine qua non'?

• An optional condition

• A necessary condition

• A temporary condition

• A flexible condition

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.RI.8.4

Why does Mr. Justice Wargrave believe that 'Soldier Island was news'?

• It was a popular tourist destination.

• It was sold by an American millionaire.

• It was known for its wildlife.

• It was a historical site.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

Why is Philip Lombard traveling to Soldier Island?

• To visit a friend

• To handle a job for Mr. Isaac Morris

• For a vacation

• To escape from the law

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the metaphor, '...he’d sailed pretty near the wind once or twice!' reveal about Lombard’s character?

• He is a cautious man

• He is a law-abiding citizen

• He is willing to do jobs for money that are not entirely legal

• He is a sailor

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.9A

Why does Miss Brent accept the invitation to Soldier Island?

• She wants to meet new people

• She is getting a free vacation

• She is curious about the island

• She knows the host

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What creates suspicion about General Macarthur in the minds of the readers?

• His friendly demeanor

• His past actions thirty years ago

• His wealth

• His military rank

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Philip Lombard agree to go to Soldier Island?

• For a large sum of money.

• Out of sheer boredom.

• To meet old friends.

• Because of a mysterious job offer.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Why was Vera traveling to Soldier Island?

• Medical Examination
• Secretarial Job
• Cook
• Tutor

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CCSS.RL.8.1

Match the description to the character

• rigid and religious spinster

• Anthony Marston

• Queen of the modern murder mystery

• Agatha Christie

• reckless young man that loves to drive f

• Edward Armstrong

• successful alcoholic doctor

• Emily Brent

• intelligent, calculating judge

• Lawrence Wargrave

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3