Character Analysis in And Then There Were None

What theme is introduced through the guests' arrival at the island and their initial interactions?

• The inevitability of fate

• The importance of social status

• The effects of isolation on the human psyche

• The nature of guilt and justice

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which character is immediately established as cautious and skeptical upon arriving at the island?

• Vera Claythorne

• Philip Lombard

• Emily Brent

• Dr. Armstrong

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What motif is introduced through the framed nursery rhyme displayed in the guests' rooms?

• The innocence of childhood

• The passage of time

• The inevitability of death

• The complexity of justice

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author use the setting of the island to enhance the story's suspense?

• By making it a luxurious retreat

• By isolating it from the mainland

• By populating it with friendly locals

• By describing its sunny weather

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character's history is hinted at being troubled and mysterious through indirect characterization?

• Anthony Marston

• General Macarthur

• Philip Lombard

• Vera Claythorne

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What inference can be made about Justice Wargrave's personality based on his actions and thoughts in the first four chapters?

• He is deeply empathetic and caring.

• He is indifferent to the plight of others.

• He is methodical and values order.

• He is whimsical and takes life lightly.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author foreshadow the events to come through the guests' journey to the island?

• By describing turbulent weather conditions

• By having a character predict misfortune

• By emphasizing the isolation and inaccessibility of the island

• By introducing a mysterious figure watching them

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the statue of a soldier in the center of the dining table symbolize?

• The guests' unity and camaraderie

• The impending danger and death

• The guests' past military achievements

• The innocence and playfulness of the situation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which character is introduced with a strong sense of morality and judgment?

• Anthony Marston

• Emily Brent

• Vera Claythorne

• Dr. Armstrong

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can be inferred about the host, U.N. Owen, based on the guests' discussions and the setup of the island?

• He is a meticulous planner.

• He is a warm and welcoming individual.

• He has a great sense of humor.

• He is someone they all know personally.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2