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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. In Chapter 38, what is John doing for employment?

2. What was unique about Judy's autopsy?

3. What does John do to avoid getting shot by Stevens in Chapter 37?

4. According to his housekeeper, what did Tobin take on the boat?

5. How was the murder that was discussed in Chapter 29 committed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dangers do John and Beth face out at sea in Chapter 34?

2. Why has Beth come to visit John in Chapter 24?

3. What convinces John that Stevens is part of the plot to assassinate the Gordons?

4. What does Beth discuss with Dom in Chapter 30?

5. While he is out to dinner with Emma, what does John spend the evening contemplating?

6. What injuries does John inflict upon Tobin in Chapter 36?

7. What reason does Emma give for her short relationship with Tobin?

8. Describe the inside decor of the Murphy home.

9. How do Beth and John survive the storm and keep from freezing?

10. Why does John think it will be difficult for Beth to get a warrant to search Tobin's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A recurrent theme in Plum Island is that of deception. Compare and contrast at least two appearances of this theme and how it portrayed through specific characters in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

One of the strongest literary tools employed by DeMille in Plum Island is the use of foreshadowing. Give examples of where DeMille has employed foreshadowing and discuss in detail how this use of foreshadowing furthered the plot, developed character, or strengthened a theme.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout Plum Island, there are several journeys made both on sea and by land by different characters. Discuss at least two specific journeys and how they could be viewed as extended metaphors for character development of the characters who undertake these journeys.

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