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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 long does it take to buy the Christmas trees?

2. What time does Lula call Stephanie?

3. What items do Lula and Stephanie buy after leaving the mall?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Stephanie say to reassure Valerie?

3. Discuss the scene when Stephanie and Diesel arrive at the Plum house.

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

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

6. What news does Valerie deliver to Stephanie? Is the news accurate?

7. What is Stephanie's first reaction to the news? What is Helen's response?

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

9. Who does Stephanie intend to speak to regarding Sandy? Why is Stephanie reluctant to make the contact?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Mary Alice, Stephanie's 7-year-old niece, is convinced she is a horse. Discuss Mary Alice's belief and the type of behavior it produces. Discuss the family's reaction to Mary Alice's play acting. How does Valerie treat the issue? Why does Mary Alice believe she is a horse? What kind of special gift does Mary Alice get for Christmas? How does Mary Alice get along with her older sister Angie?

Essay Topic 3

Sandor Clausen is also known as Sandy Claws. Discuss the character. Why is Stephanie after Sandy? Why is Sandy in trouble? Who tries to protect Sandy? Where does Sandy work? Who does he work with and what do they manufacture? How does Sandy fit into the Plum's Christmas celebration? What is the outcome of Sandy's case? Does Sandy turn himself in or is he caught by Stephanie?

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