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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 had Franklin's father left him in his will?

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

3. Why had Franklin originally moved abroad?

4. Where does Rosanna say she found the nightgown?

5. What does Betteredge say Franklin drank a lot of on the day of the party?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Bruff say he will proceed after Franklin's meeting with Rachel?

4. How does Franklin find the nightgown?

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

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

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

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

9. What do the men think the experiment proves?

10. Why does Jennings want to recreate the event?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In what way are the following characters important in solving the case?

1. Rosanna.

2. Franklin.

3. Jennings.

4. Cuff.

5. Bruff.

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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