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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 which city does Bruff think they can locate the Moonstone?

2. What novel does the narrator say he likes to read in the evening?

3. What caste are the Indians member of?

4. What kind of person does Cuff say Rachel is acquainted with in London?

5. Who does Franklin's father put in charge of finding the Moonstone?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Bruff discover about Godfrey?

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

4. What does Julia say in her letter about Rachel?

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

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

7. What happens between Godfrey and Rachel?

8. Why does Cuff think Rosanna's letter will be important for the investigation?

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

10. What is the Moonstone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the novel have so many different narratives? How does the author arrange the narratives to create mystery and suspense?

Essay Topic 2

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

1. Rosanna.

2. Franklin.

3. Jennings.

4. Cuff.

5. Bruff.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the three Indians.

1. Why is it significant that the three Indians went against their caste?

2. What does it express about the author's opinion that the three Indians got the diamond back?

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