Questions

A Murder Is Announced Questions
Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.


 * 1) How does the setting of Chipping Cleghorn contribute to the book?
 * 2) What are two major themes present throughout the book?
 * 3) What red herrings are found in the book? How do they contribute to the plot?
 * 4) What does Charlotte's reaction to Dora's murder show about her character?
 * 5) What clues does Agatha Christie use to point the reader towards both the killer and their motive?
 * 6) What is the significance of Mrs. Blacklock's pearls in the novel?
 * 7) Who was your main suspect while reading? Were you able to solve the murder before Christie revealed the culprit?
 * 8) What investigative methods do Craddock and Miss Marple use? How are they different from the methods that would be used today?
 * 9) What are the motives of the characters who kept secrets but are not the murderer?
 * 10) Could Charlotte's plan have succeeded in modern times? Why or why not?
 * 11) What are some themes found in the book? Which one is most relevant/most important?
 * 12) How do the themes of this book contribute to the plot/storyline?