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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. Who does Stephanie find in her apartment when she returns home?

2. Why does Stephanie say she didn't bring a gun?

3. What is the woman looking for Stephanie described as wearing?

4. What does Stephanie realize about Carmen while looking through Edward's scrapbook?

5. What does Ranger say he got arrested for when he was fourteen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ranger tell Stephanie when he is at her apartment in Chapter 7?

2. What does Stephanie find in Chapter 6 when she walks out to check on Carmen's car?

3. How does Stephanie describe Joyce in Chapter 3 when Joyce is introduced?

4. What happens when Stephanie and Lula go to pick up Mary Lee?

5. Describe the scene in Chapter 3 when Joyce comes in demanding a job.

6. In Chapter 8 what do Carmen's friends tell Stephanie about Carmen's husband?

7. What does Melvin do when Stephanie introduces herself in Chapter 1?

8. In Chapter 8 what does Ranger tell Stephanie about the guy that has been using his name?

9. What is found in Edward Scrog's scrapbook?

10. What happens when Joyce comes into the office in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Ranger and his daughter.

Part 1) What does the relationship between Ranger and his daughter reveal about Ranger?

Part 2) Does Ranger seem to think of the girl as his daughter in any respect other than biologically:? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the main theme of the story? Explain your answer and give examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

There are many instances of comic relief in the story.

Part 1) What characters seem to be pure comic relief?

Part 2) How would the story tone and mood have changed without these characters?

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