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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 Franklin's father put in charge of finding the Moonstone?

2. What does everyone think has happened to Rosanna?

3. Who does Superintendent Seegrave think stole the diamond?

4. What does Mr. Yolland say Rosanna plans to do?

5. What was Luker's receipt for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why did Herncastle believe the Moonstone was cursed?

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

6. How does Franklin upset Rosanna in this section?

7. What is the Moonstone?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role of the following minor character.

1. Murthwaite.

2. Gooseberry.

3. Penelope.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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