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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. Who is waiting to talk to Cuff when he arrives back at the house at the end of the section?

2. Why does Cuff want to search everyone's wardrobes?

3. Who is Rachel refusing to talk to in this section?

4. Why does the dinner guests say Indian diamonds are important to Indians?

5. Who does Cuff say he wants to talk to before he ends the investigation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Godfrey and Luker in this section?

3. Why does Rachel break off her engagement with Godfrey?

4. Why did Herncastle believe the Moonstone was cursed?

5. Why does Cuff find it difficult getting information from Betteredge about Rosanna?

6. What problems does Lucy Yolland cause in this section?

7. What does Mrs. Yolland tell Cuff about Rosanna in this section?

8. How does Mr. Abelwhite react to Rachel breaking off her engagement with his son?

9. Describe the meeting between Bruff and the Indian.

10. Why does Cuff think it is not the end of the matter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way are the following characters important in solving the case?

1. Rosanna.

2. Franklin.

3. Jennings.

4. Cuff.

5. Bruff.

Essay Topic 2

How do the character's close relationships effect their decision making? In what way do the close relationships prove disruptive to solving the case?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

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