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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. What does Mr. Abelwhite say Rachel has inside of her?

2. Who is the narrator of the second narrative?

3. What does Rachel pick up from the cottage in the fishing village?

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

5. What did Miss Clack originally think the meeting with Godfrey was about?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the meeting between Bruff and the Indian.

5. Why is Cuff sleeping outside Rosanna's door?

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

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

8. Why is Franklin worries about the diamond?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

How does Lady Verinder's death effect the case? What would have happened if Lady Verinder had not died?

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