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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. Why does Jennings think Rachel is so excited in this section?

2. Who does Betteredge say the sealed letter is from?

3. Who put the opium in Franklin's water at the party?

4. Why did Gooseberry follow the black bearded man?

5. Who is Rachel living with when Franklin returns to England?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jennings want to recreate the event?

2. What does Murthwaite point out to Bruff about the Indians in this section?

3. What does Mr. Candy say in his letter to Franklin?

4. Describe the discussion between Rachel and Franklin in this section.

5. What was the real reason for Rachel breaking off her engagement with Godfrey?

6. Why does Sergeant Cuff say he wants to help?

7. How did Godfrey get possession of the diamond?

8. What does Jennings say is wrong with Mr. Candy?

9. What did Gooseberry observe while following the sailor?

10. What does Cuff write in his letter to Franklin?

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

What steps does Cuff make in solving the case? What mistakes does he make along the way?

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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