View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sandy's first name before he legally changed it?

2. Stephanie is disappointed because the elves do not have:

3. Diesel makes the assumption that Ring's powers have:

4. What song does Lula sing on the way to the workshop?

5. Stephanie applies for which job at the workshop?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Stephanie's solution to the possible stampede?

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

4. What do Diesel and Stephanie see when they return to Sandy's house?

5. Who calls Stephanie? What does Stephanie end up doing instead of working with Diesel?

6. Lula offers to stay with Stephanie at the workshop. What is Lula's reaction when she learns about the elves? What does Lula say about the elves?

7. Explain the difference between Stephanie's and Valerie's lives.

8. What does Stephanie say to reassure Valerie?

9. What does Stephanie say hoping to get rid of Diesel for the night? How does the plan backfire?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stephanie Plum is famous for attracting disaster. To date, Stephanie has been through so many cars that everyone, including Stephanie, has lost count. Why do you think danger attaches itself to Stephanie? What happens to the cars? What incident occurred while Stephanie and Diesel were at the Claws' house? Are the incidents always Stephanie's fault? Also explain the episodes with the Christmas trees and the fires that occur throughout the story.

Essay Topic 2

Stephanie and Grandma Mazur both have a wild streak and a taste for adventure. Compare and contrast Stephanie and Grandma Mazur. Which do you think has more of a wild streak? Which one holds the best record for mischief? What do the two women have in common?

Essay Topic 3

Lula proudly admits to being a former "'ho" that has taken on a job as a file clerk. Discuss Lula's new profession and how her life is still colored by her old profession. Discuss Lula's unusual way of dressing as well as her questionable work ethic. Also describe Lula's friendship with Stephanie and Connie.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 701 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample