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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. Whom did Julia and Hazel Marie both have a relationship with?

2. Who phones Julia because her jewelry was also stolen?

3. In chapter 3, whom does Julia suspect is traveling with Hazel Marie?

4. While Julia prepares for her trip to the mall, whom does she encourage Lillian to spend time with?

5. What is Mr. Pickens' profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Julia perceive Etta Mae?

2. Why does Julia contact Frank Tuttle?

3. Describe the preparations Julia makes for her trip.

4. What concern does Lillian express about Julia's melancholy attitude?

5. Where does Julia take Frank Tuttle after leaving the bar?

6. Why does Julia make Frank ride in the back seat of the car on the way to the airport?

7. Describe how Julia feels about being in her house at night.

8. Why does Julia take the motel room's only chair and leave Frank in the bed?

9. How does Lloyd respond to the prospect of the trip to Florida?

10. What does Mildred Allen reveal to Julia in her phone call?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julia is offended by the "family movie" showing at the mall Is her behavior also offensive? What does her outburst say about her character? Was her outburst effective in correcting the situation? How else could she have expressed her opinion?

Essay Topic 2

After showing great boldness and opinion earlier at the mall, why might Julia fear being in her own house at night? What could explain such a contrast in her emotions? What might be the cause of Julia's secret fears?

Essay Topic 3

Julia regularly scolds Etta Mae for her "inappropriate behavior." Why might Julia have this attitude? Does Julia ever see her own inappropriate behavior? Do others perceive her in the same manner?

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