Question

Chapter 2, And Then There Were None: Who is Fred Narracott, and what observations does he make about the guests?

A) Fred Narracott is the butler and observes the guests' behavior towards the servants.
B) Fred Narracott is the postman and notices the guests' suspicious activities.
C) Fred Narracott is the boatman and observes the guests' arrival and reactions.
D) Fred Narracott is a guest himself and observes other guests' behavior.

Answer 1

Fred Narracott in Chapter 2 of 'And Then There Were None' is the boatman responsible for ferrying guests to Soldier Island, and not much focus is put on his observations of the guests. Option number C is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Chapter 2 of And Then There Were None, Fred Narracott is the boatman who transports the guests to Soldier Island. His observations about the guests are not deeply detailed in the novel but as a local, he is familiar with the sea and the weather, and he performs his duties professionally.

The guests' reactions during their arrival could indeed be indicative of their personalities or future behaviors, yet Fred Narracott mainly focuses on his task rather than forming personal views of the guests.