The Moonstone | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Prologue and First Period, pgs. 33-77

1. What is the Moonstone?

2. How did the Moonstone get into Rachel's possession?

3. Why is Franklin worries about the diamond?

4. Why did Herncastle believe the Moonstone was cursed?

Short Essay Question - First Period, pgs. 78-131

5. Why does the dinner guest think Rachel won't be safe in India with the diamond?

6. What does Mr. Murthwaite tell Betteredge about the Indians in this section?

7. Why does Mr. Murhtwaite think the diamond should...
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