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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. What does Stephanie learn when she calls the DMV?

2. Who does Stephanie's mom threaten with a gun?

3. Who is present at the meeting among the Ramos men?

4. How does Munson say he will get downtown?

5. What has Mooner brought Stephanie?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Are Stephanie and Lula wise to go back to Munson's house after their previous experience with him?

3. What about Stephanie's first apprehension of the day reveals a little about Vinnie's character?

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

5. Do you think Stephanie's feelings for Ranger will interfere in her relationship with Joe Morelli?

6. Why do Joyce Barnhardt and Stephanie have an uneasy relationship?

7. What happens when Stephanie is leaving her mother's house at the end of Chapter 6 and what does this say about Stephanie's mother?

8. What seems to make Grandma happy that night at Stephanie's house at dinner and what might that imply?

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

10. What is one attitude Morelli often assumes in response to Stephanie's daily life and what is your view of his attitude?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many incidences of irony in Hot Six. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze 5 incidences of irony.

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

3. Does the ironic situations in Hot Six enhance the reading experience? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

Stephanie Plum is a bounty hunter. Discuss the following:

1. What is a bounty hunter as it is used in this novel?

2. Why do you think someone would choose the job of bounty hunter?

3. Would you be willing to be a bounty hunter?

Essay Topic 3

Stephanie is constantly helping friends and family members out of difficult situations. Discuss the following:

1. Research and discuss the concept of "rescuing people."

2. Do you think Stephanie is a "rescuer"? Why or why not?

3. Do you think it is an unhealthy personality trait to try to "save" people? Why or why not.

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