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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. How long does it take for Beth and John to get from the vineyard to Tobin's house at Founders Landing?
2. After John knocks Stevens out a second time in Chapter 27, what does he do to him?
3. What does Mrs. Murphy offer John to drink in Chapter 14?
4. What item of clothing are both John and Beth missing when they arrive at the island in Chapter 34?
5. What topic does Emma discuss with John as they look at the stars in Chapter 17?
Short Essay Questions
1. After speaking with the Murphys in Chapter 17, why is John more suspicious of Tobin?
2. Why didn't Margaret Wiley initially want to sell the land to the Gordons?
3. Describe the appearance of Emma Whitestone.
4. What reason does Emma give for her short relationship with Tobin?
5. Describe the appearance of Fredric Tobin.
6. What unique item does John find at Tobin's apartment that leads him to believe Tobin planned to bury the treasure on his land all along?
7. What does John learn from the library about the buried treasure in Chapter 20?
8. What does Beth discuss with Dom in Chapter 30?
9. When John attempts to kiss Beth in Chapter 15, how does she respond?
10. What information does the letter from the Gordons contain in Chapter 37?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Plum Island, in many ways regarding their personality and method of doing things, Beth serves as the character foil to John Coery. Use specific examples from the book to illustrate how their characterizations are in antithesis to each other and how these characterizations are strengthened when shown in contrast with each other.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the dramatic structure of Plum Island. Use textual evidence to designate the expository, rising action, the climax, falling action and the denouement.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the point of view utilized by DeMille in Plum Island. As this was a deliberate choice, discuss why DeMille may have selected the view he did and how the view employed was effective in the development of important themes. Make sure and specific textual examples to support your assertions.
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