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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 Morelli describe Stephanie's physical appearance the morning after her apartment was robbed?
2. What service does Stephanie promise Eddie Gazarra in exchange for information?
3. Who fixes the Jeep after the stake-out?
4. In Chapter Five, whom does Morelli say is dangerous?
5. In what location does the tire on the Buick go flat?
Short Essay Questions
1. By leaving a card with the Sandman's neighbor, is Stephanie setting herself up as a target or simply attempting to get information?
2. What is the major difference between the attitude of Stephanie's grandmother and Mrs. Plum?
3. Stephanie is often shown consuming what type of food throughout the story?
4. Why is Stephanie occasionally dishonest when seeking answers for her case?
5. Stephanie attends dinner with her grandmother hoping to get a lead on her case through neighborhood gossip. The grandmother invites Stephanie to dinner in hopes that she will connect with Spiro, the surprise dinner guest. What do these actions say about the relationship of these women to each other?
6. What do Stephanie and her Grandmother argue about prior to Moogey's funeral?
7. The size of the Buick is used as a commentary piece regarding what?
8. Could Stephanie accomplish what she does if she lived somewhere that was not as close knit?
9. Why does Stephanie become suspicious of Spiro and the cheap caskets?
10. Why did parts of the 'Burg seem to become less fortunate than others?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Moral character is manipulated throughout this novel. For example, Stephanie thinks nothing of lying to the woman who broke up her marriage, as the woman thought nothing of breaking up Stephanie's marriage.
Cite five examples in the story where the rules of society are bent and seen as socially acceptable. Debate the rationale of what is "right" and "wrong" in each instance.
Essay Topic 2
The 'Burg is a community that offers up an interesting mix of progressive and non-progressive thought. Compare and contrast the several examples of progressive and non-progressive behavior from the citizens of the 'Burg.
Essay Topic 3
There were several criminals involved in the many crimes committed throughout the novel: Kenny, the Sandman, Spiro and Moogey. Choose one of these criminals and analyze the different factors that contributed to his downfall.
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