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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 do the men decide the experiment proves?

2. What does Mr. Murthwaite think the Indians have gained a copy of?

3. Who does Rosanna say she loves?

4. Why does Rachel say she won't expose Franklin?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Godfrey get possession of the diamond?

3. What does Cuff say about the murder in his statement?

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

5. What do the men find in the sailor's room?

6. Why does Jennings want to recreate the event?

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

8. Why does Bruff not favor the experiment?

9. How does Franklin find the nightgown?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of the following minor character.

1. Murthwaite.

2. Gooseberry.

3. Penelope.

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