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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. For whom had the dead man worked?

2. Where is Elwood?

3. To what subject does the conversation among Mooner, Dougie and Stephanie turn?

4. What do they do with the dead body in Cynthia's car?

5. Why doesn't Grandma like Homer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Cynthia at the townhouse and how does the information she offers and her actions at the townhouse inform her character?

2. Why do you think Stephanie goes to the trouble to buy an alarm at Radio Shack just to catch Ranger sneaking into her house?

3. Why is Stephanie's grandma moving back to Stephanie's parents' home and what do you think is the implication?

4. How does the situation with Mitchell and Habib and their dog napping demonstrate a narrative contrivance?

5. What theme concerning the relationship between Morelli and Stephanie seems to be a thread in Hot Six?

6. What is the parallel between Stephanie and cars, and Ranger and dead bodies?

7. What does Ranger tell Stephanie when he stops her while she is out walking the dog and do you think Morelli had a hand in Ranger's decision?

8. Why are the crime organizations angry at Homer and could this have something to do with his alleged death?

9. Is there any justification for Stephanie committing a felony (breaking and entering) when she and Lula go into Ramos's townhouse?

10. What does Evanovich do organizationally that helps keep the reader turning the pages?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of what happens in Hot Six can be considered farcical. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think is the meaning of the term "farcical" as applied to literature?

2. In what ways do you think Hot Six is farcical? Give specific examples in your discussion.

3. Why do you think Evanovich chooses to depict her protagonist in such a farcical manner at times?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Do you think being a bounty hunter is an appropriate occupation for a woman? Discuss fully.

2. Do you think Stephanie Plum could be considered a successful bounty hunter?

3. Compare/contrast the way Morelli views Stephanie's occupation versus the way Ranger views it.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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