Question

how does emily brent’s knitting symbolize her character?
it reveals her fear and nervousness.
it shows her calm detachment from the murders.
it highlights her concern for others’ well - being.
it indicates her guilt in the killings.
question 9 1 pts
what inference can be made based on lombard’s comments?
he suspects women of less severe crimes.
he is trying to divert suspicion from himself.
he believes women are less capable of violence.
he wants to protect vera and emily brent.
question 10 1 pts
why does judge wargrave’s summing up of alibis fail to narrow down the suspects?
it shows the group’s inability to work together.
it suggests the killer is manipulating events.
it reveals the lack of concrete evidence.
it emphasizes that everyone is lying.

Explanation:

First Question (Emily Brent's knitting):

In "And Then There Were None", Emily Brent's knitting is a symbol of her calm detachment. She continues knitting even as murders occur, showing her composed, detached attitude from the chaos. The other options: fear/nervousness would not involve calm knitting; concern for others’ well - being is inconsistent with her character; and she doesn't feel guilt for the killings (she believes she was right in her actions). So the correct option is "It shows her calm detachment from the murders."

Lombard's comments about women relate to his view on their capability for violence. He believes women are less capable of violence. The option "suspects women of less severe crimes" is not about his comments' inference; "divert suspicion" is not supported by his comments on women; "protect Vera and Emily" is incorrect as his comments are about gender - based capability, not protection.

When Judge Wargrave sums up alibis, it fails to narrow suspects because there's a lack of concrete evidence. The group's inability to work together is not the reason; the killer manipulating events is not shown here; and "everyone is lying" is an overstatement. The key is that without concrete evidence, alibis can't be verified to eliminate suspects.

Answer:

It shows her calm detachment from the murders.

Question 9 (Lombard's comments):