The Diamond as Big as the Ritz

The Diamond as Big as the Ritz | Topics for Further Study

In telling the Washington family history, Fitzgerald refers to several actual historical figures. Research the following names and write a short paragraph for each one, indicating the relevance of the historic figure to the story: George Washington, Lord Baltimore, and General Forrest. In addition, Mr. Washington’s first and middle names, Braddock Tarleton, have historic significance; include these names in your research.

Research the size of the world’s largest diamonds. How do they compare to the size of the Washington’s diamond? Make a chart comparing the size of the top three...

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