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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What purchase did the Gordon's make with the $25,000?
2. What type of artwork does Dr. Zollner have hanging in his office?
3. According to Dr. Chen, what virus were the Gordons researching?
4. What is the name of Dr. Zollner's secretary?
5. What car does John own?
Short Essay Questions
1. What reasons does John come up with, when contemplating Gordon continuing the case in Chapter 6?
2. What advice does John give to Sally Hines about the crime scene?
3. Describe the Gordons' house.
4. Describe the appearance of Paul Stevens.
5. Describe the Olde Towne Taverne.
6. Why does John think that the person Detective Penrose is going to meet in Chapter 3 is really from the FBI or CIA rather than the Department of Agriculture?
7. Describe the appearance of Ted Nash when John is introduced to him in Chapter 4.
8. What problem does John Corey see with doing nothing and boredom?
9. Describe the Gordons' book collection that John finds in their home.
10. What did the Gordons tell Margaret Wiley they planned to do with the land they purchased from her?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the importance of setting within Plum Island. Make sure to discuss at least three different settings and how the descriptions of those settings are integral in the development of the themes and characters.
Essay Topic 2
There are several romantic couples depicted in Plum Island including: Tom and Judy Gordon, John and Emma, John and Beth, Tobin and Emma, etc. Selecting at least two different couples, compare and contrast these relationships. Point out similarities and differences and what those details infer about the characters in those relationships.
Essay Topic 3
How is the theme of lust displayed in Plum Island? Use at least three textual examples to show what commentary DeMille is making about this theme.
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