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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. Where does Stephanie go for dinner?

2. Who does Stephanie want to invite over after the excitement of the arrest dies down?

3. Where is Briggs?

4. Why does Stephanie call Morelli and invite him for dinner?

5. Why does Randy Briggs come over to Stephanie's place?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Stephanie and Lula learn from the clerk at the garbage company that may turn out to be important?

3. Why does Stephanie think she and Morelli are working on the same case?

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

5. How does Ranger respond to the report of the BMW and why do you think he feels the way he does?

6. What is revealed about Fred and Mabel's relationship through mention of what Mabel has been doing?

7. Why does Stephanie leave the wedding reception without Morelli and what does she do?

8. What does Morelli tell Stephanie to do and what is her response? Why do you think Stephanie refuses to back off?

9. What other company seems to have "lost" the names of paying customers and what might this mean?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Death occurs several times throughout this rather lighthearted novel. Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of death throughout the story.

2. In a somewhat farcical novel such as High Five, can death be a serious topic? Why or why not? Discuss fully with examples from High Five and other literature.

3. Is death more tragic when someone dies unexpectedly young versus someone who dies unexpectedly in their 7th or 8th decade of life? Discuss fully with examples from the book and your own experiences.

Essay Topic 2

There are many incidences of irony in High Five. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze five incidences of irony.

2. Why do you think authors write irony into their stories?

3. Do the ironic situations in High Five enhance the reading experience? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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