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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Stephanie want to look for Ranger?
(a) He probably went to Los Angeles and she does not want to go there.
(b) If he doesn't want to be found, he won't be found.
(c) He is Joe's best friend.
(d) He is dangerous.

2. Why does Stephanie go back to the Ramos townhouse?
(a) She is hoping to encounter Ranger.
(b) She cannot sleep.
(c) She has a dream.
(d) She left her book on the ground under the tree.

3. How has Brian Simon tricked Stephanie?
(a) Bob belongs to his ex-wife.
(b) Bob is a pound dog that needed a home.
(c) He has not tricked Stepanie.
(d) He is not out of town.

4. At what age is Stephanie relieved of her virginity?
(a) 15.
(b) 7.
(c) 25.
(d) 18.

5. Who is on the phone when Grandma calls down to Stephanie?
(a) Ramos.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Brian.
(d) Ranger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Munson accuse Stephanie?

2. Why is Carol Zabo thinking of suicide?

3. What is Stephanie's mother's worst fear?

4. What shocks Stephanie when the senior Ramos greets Hannibal?

5. To whom does Vinnie threaten to give Ranger's file?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the presence of Mooner sitting with Grandma when Stepahine is getting ready for work farcical?

2. What is Stephanie's occupation and does this seem a likely one for her?

3. Describe the scene with Stephanie and Carol Zabo five months after the prologue and also what this says about Stephanie as a person.

4. What are one or two ways Stephanie demonstrates a piece (flaw?) in her personality as far as rescuing people?

5. What is ironic about Lula's former life to her current job?

6. How would you feel if someone like Ranger could easily enter your house and sit beside your bed at 3 a.m.?

7. Why do you think Ranger comes on to Stephanie when he knows she's involved with Joe Morelli?

8. What does the reader know about Ranger so far and why do you think Stephanie declines to take on the skip recovery, who happens to be Ranger?

9. How does Stephanie demonstrate that she can "think on her feet"?

10. What is slightly incongruous about how Stephanie is portrayed in the opening scene?

(see the answer keys)

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