Chapter 5

1. EXPLORING MORTAL FEAR. Vera fears for her own life. What kinds of behaviors, emotions, or ways of coping do people express when they realize that they might die at any moment? How might it change people's personalities? Is it possible to face eminent death in a positive way? Would most people do so? Finally, if you knew you were in very real danger, how might you react? (two to three paragraphs)

2. WHAT THE HECK DOES THAT MEAN? When you come across a word or a reference that is unfamiliar, how do you handle it? Be honest. What are the benefits of using this strategy? What are the consequences of using this strategy? Can you use this strategy all the time, or only sometimes? Explain your reasoning. (one to two paragraphs)


3. ATTWN MASH UP. If you were to take the And Then There Were None story template and translate it into another setting with different characters, what would the story be like?

It could be another fictional world (like Harry Potter, Glee, or the X-Men), or maybe it could be something non-fiction (like your school, your track team, or American Idol. ) You decide.

Who would be the suspects? Where would they be isolated? How would the poem go (Ten Little Wizards? Ten little Gleeks?) How would the story be different or the same?

This should be a fun assignment, so be creative and let your imagination run wild!

Just don't offend anyone (especially your teachers and your friends).

(as long as you want, minimum one paragraph)