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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. Whose consent does Franklin need before he sees Rachel again?

2. Where was Mr. Luker seen leaving with two plain clothes police officers?

3. Why has Cuff decided to help in the case to find the diamond?

4. Who did Godfrey keep at the country villa?

5. Where does Mr. Bruff talk to Mr. Murthwaite in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Franklin find the nightgown?

2. What does Rosanna say in her letter to Franklin?

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

4. How does the opium effect Franklin in this section?

5. How does Jennings come to the conclusion that Franklin took opium?

6. Why does Jennings want to recreate the event?

7. What information does Murthwaite have about the Indians?

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

9. Why does Bruff not favor the experiment?

10. Why does Jennings think that Franklin doesn't remember taking the diamond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 2

How did the diamond get into Herncastle's possession in the first place? Why was he so desperate to give the stone to Rachel?

Essay Topic 3

How does Godfrey steal the diamond? What would he have to have done to have completely gotten away with the theft?

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