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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. How does Julia feel about entering her dark, empty house upon returning from the theater?

2. What are the thieves suspected of watching?

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

4. After Julia and Lillian review the guest list for possible culprits, whose room do they check?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lillian's concern over Julia's habit of calling Lloyd, "Little Lloyd"?

2. How does Lloyd react to Julia's treatment of the theater employee?

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

4. What information does Detective Bates reveal to Julia during his visit to her house?

5. Why do Julia and Frank argue about going to the "cop bar"?

6. Once in Florida, how does Julia find Frank Tuttle?

7. What is LuAnne Conover's response to Julia's phone call?

8. What is Miss Julia's state of mind in chapter 1?

9. Why does Julia contact Frank Tuttle?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What lesson does Julia claim she has learned from her trip to Florida? How do her actions support her claim? How has her personal philosophy changed over the course of her adventure? How has Julia's adventure affected her character?

Essay Topic 2

Julia encounters more than a few difficulties on her trip: traffic, Frank Tuttle, the Florida weather and her hotels. Which difficulties are legitimate concerns and which are minor inconveniences? Does Julia see the difference between the two? How does Julia's upbringing affect her attitude? How does her attitude towards her experiences affect her character and the others who travel with her?

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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