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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. Valerie calls Stephanie about advice on which of the following?

2. Who calls Stephanie shortly after she hangs up the phone?

3. Stephanie is afraid that she has ruined:

4. Lula says she no longer knows how to refer to:

5. What does "FTA" mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens shortly before Diesel and Stephanie arrive? Who gives Stephanie the details?

2. Explain the scene at the mall, beginning with the parking lot.

3. How do Diesel and Stephanie find the location of the workshop? What does Stephanie do next?

4. What previous effort has Diesel made to find Ring? What was the result?

5. What is Valerie's explanation regarding the lack of prevention?

6. Who does Stephanie call to get information on Sandy Claws? How does she intend to get it?

7. Why does Diesel think that Sandy will insist on handling Ring alone?

8. What are Valerie's reasons for not wanting to marry Albert?

9. What upsets Stephanie about Christmas?

10. What is Lula's opinion on being politically correct?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diesel is particularly interested in apprehending a man named Ring. Who is Ring? Why does Diesel want to find him? What has the man done? What kind of things occur when Ring is in the area? Does Ring know Diesel? What is the relationship between the two men? What happens every time Diesel gets close to Ring?

Essay Topic 2

Much of the story revolves around Sandy's elves. Discuss the elves and their job at the factory. Discuss Randy's new job as an elf and how Stephanie gets involved in the operation. Also discuss Lula's fascination with and eventual fear of elves. Examine the scenes in which Stephanie and Lula encounter the elves.

Essay Topic 3

Helen Plum is a strict Catholic and devoted wife and mother. Unfortunately, Helen often finds it necessary to have a nip of whiskey on occasion. What causes Helen to reach for the whiskey bottle? Why does Helen try to hide it? Do you think she has an alcohol problem? Which two people are most likely to cause Helen to drink? Explain at least one episode in which Helen reached for the bottle to calm her nerves.

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