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

2. Where did the Indians find the boy?

3. What was Franklin doing when Rachel asked to speak to him?

4. Who does Cuff follow in this section?

5. How does Cuff think they can get Rachel to talk?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cuff find out what has happened to Rosanna in this section?

2. How did the Moonstone get into Rachel's possession?

3. What does Bruff think has happened to the Moonstone?

4. Describe the meeting between Bruff and the Indian.

5. What does Bruff discover about Godfrey?

6. How does Rachel's life change after her mother dies?

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

8. Why does the dinner guest think Rachel won't be safe in India with the diamond?

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

10. Why does Mr. Murhtwaite think the diamond should be cut into smaller stones?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the novel say about British society in terms of the following.

1. Class.

2. Gender.

3. Race.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the book's chronological setting.

1. What were the main concerns during the 1840s? How does the author express these concerns?

2. How would the author change the book if it was set in today's society?

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