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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. Why does Julia scold Frank Tuttle and Etta Mae as they begin the second stakeout?

2. How does Julia respond to the irate driver?

3. Who sorts through the jewels?

4. Who follows the SUVs as they leave the neighborhood?

5. What does Julia do as Frank Tuttle follows the SUV down the highway?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens as the SUVs leave the West Palm Beach house.

2. What plans are made for the second stakeout?

3. At the end of chapter 42, what lesson does Julia claim she has learned?

4. What do Etta Mae and Julia see inside the West Palm Beach house?

5. Describe how the group locates the correct SUV.

6. What tip does Frank Tuttle gain while in the cop bar?

7. How does Etta Mae get the lavaliere out of the West Palm Beach house?

8. Describe Julia's reaction to the bags of cash in the SUV.

9. Why do Julia and Frank argue about the first stakeout?

10. Describe Lillian's conversation with Julia in chapter 29.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do Julia's actions in Target and at the West Palm Beach house (selling Bibles) contradict her appearance as a "moral" person? How do Julia's actions contrast with her previous judgment about other people's morality and character? How might her actions affect the moral influence she has over other characters?

Essay Topic 2

In her quest to recover her jewelry, Julia adopts the philosophy that "the ends justify the means." What does Julia mean by this statement? Does she appear embarrassed or ashamed of any of her actions or decisions? How does she justify her actions and decisions?

Essay Topic 3

Julia regularly scolds Etta Mae for her "inappropriate behavior." Why might Julia have this attitude? Does Julia ever see her own inappropriate behavior? Do others perceive her in the same manner?

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