64 pages • 2 hours read
Lucy FoleyA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Short Answer
1. Mystery is a genre that has existed for centuries, and there have been many classic mystery novels, both with and without famous detectives. What are some mysteries that you’ve read before?
Teaching Suggestion: Lucy Foley’s book doesn’t have a central detective figure, but it incorporates many elements of mystery. Encourage students to think about why this genre is so popular and how characterization can play a vital role in the plot as readers try to figure out who was the victim and who was the murderer. Ultimately, by having students think about mystery as a genre, you can begin to explore the theme of The Power of Deceptive Appearances.
2. This novel takes place on a seemingly haunted isle called the Folly, and the setting is perfect for the mystery that takes place there.
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