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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 does Julia plan to take with her on her trip?

2. What type of shoes does Julia prefer to wear?

3. What kind of breakfast do Julia and Lloyd have in the motel room?

4. In chapter 1, whom does Julia seek for advice?

5. What does Julia haggle over with Frank Tuttle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Frank Tuttle's appearance when Julia first meets him.

2. What prompted Julia to remove her engagement and wedding rings?

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

4. How does Etta Mae react to Frank's unusual appearance?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What role does fate play in Julia's quest to recover the stolen jewelry? How does Frank Tuttle explain Julia's good luck and how does this affect his character? What are some examples of Julia's good luck that Frank refers to? How is fate different from good luck?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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