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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. How does Steve attempt to solve Daisy's problem?

2. What does Kevin call Steve?

3. Which item is not used in reporting traffic?

4. What does Steve get all over his tie?

5. What does Daisy say to Steve on her first day of the job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Daisy work so hard at various jobs?

2. Why was Steve shocked to hear the on air traffic reporter swear?

3. Why is Steve forced to buy the SUV?

4. Why is Daisy intimidated by Steve?

5. Why was Steve unwilling to dress more casually for the office?

6. Why does Steve choose Bob at the pound?

7. Why does Steve leave Daisy alone after only two hours?

8. Why is Daisy forced to go through a drive thru?

9. What prompts Daisy to ask for the job of replacement traffic reporter?

10. Why does Daisy wake up in the middle of the night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses a great deal of foreshadowing throughout the story. Name at least two examples and how they affect the story line. Did the use of foreshadowing give away the plot line?

Essay Topic 2

Daisy's car is ugly and falling apart. Steve feels that it is unsafe and wants to get rid of it. Explore how the car is a metaphor for Daisy's life.

Essay Topic 3

Elsie Hawkins is a great character for comic relief. Elsie and her vintage Cadillac are also a metaphor for appreciating people and things that are often discarded after a certain age. Examine Elsie's role in the story and how she played a valuable part.

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