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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. What does the nightgown have written on it?

2. Where does Franklin say he is traveling to to find out why Rachel won't talk to him?

3. Why is Bruff not in favor of the experiment?

4. How does Rosanna say she could have helped Franklin?

5. Who does Rachel say she saw take the diamond?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Jennings want to recreate the event?

3. What does Cuff find out about Godfrey in this section?

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

5. What information does Murthwaite have about the Indians?

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

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

8. How does Franklin find the nightgown?

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

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

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

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 3

Examine the role of the following minor character.

1. Murthwaite.

2. Gooseberry.

3. Penelope.

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