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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 did Rosanna think Franklin stole the diamond?

2. What does Franklin call Rachel in this section?

3. What information does the sealed letter contain?

4. Who did Godfrey keep at the country villa?

5. Who does Franklin receive a letter from on June 20th?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Godfrey want to cut the diamond into several small pieces?

2. How does Franklin proceed after his meeting with Rachel?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Franklin have to go back to England?

8. What do Franklin and Betteredge discuss on the way to the train station?

9. What does Rachel say in her letter on June the 17th?

10. Why does Franklin think Rachel is upset with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Godfrey's motivation to steal the diamond? What mistakes do you think made that lead to his death?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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