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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 is the weather like as Julia picks Lloyd up from school?

2. How does Lloyd react when Julia announces the trip?

3. What is the name of the private investigator in Palm Beach Florida?

4. Who is the sheriff's detective that comes to Julia's house?

5. What is Etta Mae's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frank Tuttle react upon awaking in a strange motel room?

2. Why does Frank Tuttle attempt to renegotiate his price in chapter 19?

3. What do Julia and Lillian discover in Hazel Marie's room?

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

5. Why might Miss Julia seek out her maid, Lillian, for comfort and advice?

6. Describe the preparations Julia makes for her trip.

7. Describe Julia's trip to the mall.

8. How does Julia conclude that one of her friends must have stolen the jewelry?

9. What does Lillian suggest that Julia do to cheer herself up?

10. Why does Julia begin to change her attitude towards Etta Mae?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julia is wealthy woman who can buy whatever she desires. Is Julia's quest for her rings motivated by the financial value of her loss, the sentimental value of her rings, or simply the excitement of the chase? What value does she place on the rings, herself, and other characters? What value does she place on personal relationships? Who or what seems to hold the highest value for her and why?

Essay Topic 2

After complaining about all the inconveniences she has experienced on the trip, why might Julia suddenly offer to sleep in the chair and leave the inebriated Tuttle on the bed? Frank is merely Julia's new employee. What reasons might Julia have for remaining with Frank Tuttle and sobering him up? What does this unusual action say about Julia's attitude and behavior?

Essay Topic 3

What risks does Julia face as a direct result of her wealth? Are there emotional risks as well as physical risks? How does the realization that thieves have invaded her bedroom affect Julia's emotional state and behavior?

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