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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. Why do the thieves take turns leaving the SUV?

2. Who helps rescue Julia from the SUV?

3. How does Julia convince Frank Tuttle to stay on the case?

4. Why does Frank Tuttle think he should be in charge of the stakeout?

5. What amazes Julia about the appearance of many of the bar patrons?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 28, how does Etta Mae sober up Frank Tuttle?

2. At the end of chapter 42, what lesson does Julia claim she has learned?

3. Describe what happens as the SUVs leave the West Palm Beach house.

4. Describe how the group manages to merge into traffic in chapter 37.

5. Describe Lillian's conversation with Julia in chapter 29.

6. How does Julia eventually recover her beloved rings?

7. What plans are made for the second stakeout?

8. How does Etta Mae distract the one thief left in the SUV?

9. How does Etta Mae get the lavaliere out of the West Palm Beach house?

10. Describe Julia's reaction to the cop bar.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julia and Frank Tuttle begin a power struggle the moment they meet. What is the source of the conflict? Could it have been avoided? How so? How does their struggle for dominance affect Julia' actions? How does it affect Frank Tuttle's actions?

Essay Topic 2

Were the questions Julia posed for LuAnne Conover truly offensive or was LuAnne being overly sensitive? What does Julia's conversation with LuAnne say about the value Julia places on her rings versus the value she places on her friends?

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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