'F' Is for Fugitive: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapters 1-2

1. Who hires Kinsey Millhone at the beginning of F is for Fugitive? What will Kinsey be paid to do?

2. What were the circumstances of Bailey Fowler's arrest in Los Angeles a few weeks before Kinsey is hired?

3. Why is Royce Fowler particularly interested in proving his son's innocence with Kinsey's help?

4. Where does Kinsey live and what are her current living conditions?

5. Who is Henry Pitts and how does Kinsey feel about him?

6. After Kinsey returns home...
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