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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. Why does Stephanie take the Buick to the airport?

2. Why isn't Shermsky not at the bank?

3. What does Shermsky do with Grizzoly's accountant?

4. What does Stephanie forget when she leaves the wedding reception?

5. What does Stephanie realize about Bunchy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the BMW and why is that humorous?

2. How does Stephanie eliminate Lipinski as the man with whom Fred enters a vehicle and drives off?

3. Who attacks Stephanie and why do you think she does not see the attack coming?

4. What does Stephanie witness at Morelli's house; how does she react and how does she compensate for her feelings?

5. What is ironic about how Stephanie is saved from Shempsky killing her?

6. Describe the situation of Shempsky being caught.

7. How does Stephanie now know Shempsky is tied to her uncle Fred's disappearance?

8. What does Ranger suggest Stephanie do about the Porsche he offers her and what do you think should be Stephanie's response?

9. What breakthrough does Stephanie have in the case of her missing uncle on Sunday?

10. What does Stephanie, her grandma and Briggs scheme to accomplish at Lipinski's viewing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stephanie seems to get herself in and out of difficult and even dangerous situations with very little long-term consequences. Discuss the following:

1. What is a narrative contrivance?

2. Briefly summarize and analyze two situations in High Five where it seems that the only way Stephanie gets out of them is through narrative contrivance.

3. Would you rather there be and improbable event to save one of your characters or would you want the author to be more realistic? Discuss why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the follow to discuss:

1. The theme of women in non-traditional roles.

2. The theme of frustration.

3. The theme of male chauvinism.

Essay Topic 3

Many times after reading a novel, a reader will think it is either a great story or not that good. Part of this evaluation is quite subjective, but part can be traced to some characteristics that exist in most successful or unsuccessful novels. Discuss the following:

1. Articulate and analyze three reasons you think High Five is either successful or not successful.

2. What are some of the things you look for in a novel that make you enjoy the novel? Explain with examples.

3. If you were having a chat with Evanovich and she asks you about your experience reading High Five, what would you tell her.

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