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

2. What location do the authorities suspect the thieves are headed towards?

3. How does the answering service at the private investigator's office treat Julia?

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

5. Where does Julia pick up Etta Mae?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Julia's trip to the mall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Whom does Julia call for help and why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

How do Julia's actions in Target and at the West Palm Beach house (selling Bibles) contradict her appearance as a "moral" person? How do Julia's actions contrast with her previous judgment about other people's morality and character? How might her actions affect the moral influence she has over other characters?

Essay Topic 3

Lillian is Julia's employee. Why does Julia seek out Lillian for comfort and advice? Since Julia is the one seeking out Lillian for advice, why then might she feel the need to scold Lillian for being "nosy"? What does this say about Julia's emotional needs?

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