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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. According to John, what is the worst thing that has happened to American law enforcement since Prohibition?
2. What is the name of the fingerprinting specialist working the Gordon crime scene?
3. What position did Tom hold in the laboratory?
4. What documents does John take from the office to study in the living room, in Chapter 5?
5. Why doesn't John want to tell Beth of his discoveries about the Gordons' finances when she calls in Chapter 6?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why doesn't John answer the questions from George Foster about his relationship with the Gordons in Chapter 4?
2. Describe the appearance of Paul Stevens.
3. Describe Uncle Harry's house as it is described in Chapter 1.
4. Describe the appearance of Donna Alba.
5. Why does John suspect that Dr. Chen has been coached in her responses?
6. Why does John decide to meet Detective Penrose to talk with the man from the Department of Agriculture?
7. What is Dr. Zollner's theory concerning the Gordons' deaths in Chapter 11?
8. What hobby had the Gordons taken up on Plum Island that involved Paul Stevens?
9. What did the Gordons tell Margaret Wiley they planned to do with the land they purchased from her?
10. What rule does John have for himself about getting involved in a case?
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
In Plum Island, a lot of focus is given to the issues of right versus wrong. Using specific characters and situations, discuss how DeMille highlights this dichotomy and specifically how the idea of right versus wrong relates to legal versus illegal.
Essay Topic 3
The theme of the pursuit of power is central to the novel, Plum Island. Many important characters are pursuing power through wealth, position, and through knowledge. Discuss how DeMille's view on the pursuit of power is relevant to human nature and seen in society today.
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