The Diamond Mine Overview & Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

Chapter Abstracts

Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and characteristics of characters and objects. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of the text for either a student or teacher.

Part 1 Abstract

* As this story begins, there is a flurry of activity among some photographers, as Cressida Garnet, a famed singer, boards a cruise ship in New York City.
* The ship is headed to London, where Cressida has several appearances scheduled.
* The narrator thinks it is wise that Cressida oblige...
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