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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. When the group loses the SUV, which direction do they choose?

2. How does Lloyd assist with the walkie-talkies?

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

4. Why does Julia scold Frank Tuttle and Etta Mae as they begin the second stakeout?

5. Where does Tuttle stop the car in chapter 38?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Etta Mae and Julia see inside the West Palm Beach house?

2. What plans are made for the second stakeout?

3. Why doesn't Julia want Frank and Etta Mae to go into the thicket of bamboo, as originally planned?

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

5. Describe Julia's reaction to the bags of cash in the SUV.

6. How does Julia eventually recover her beloved rings?

7. How do Etta Mae and Julia convince the man in the West Palm Beach house to let them inside?

8. What does Julia give to Frank Tuttle before the second stakeout while on the way to the West Palm Beach neighborhood?

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

10. What is the cause of the premature end to the first stakeout of the West Palm Beach house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julia regularly scolds Etta Mae for her "inappropriate behavior." Why might Julia have this attitude? Does Julia ever see her own inappropriate behavior? Do others perceive her in the same manner?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What does Julia's constant mention of money to motivate or manipulate Frank Tuttle say about her character? How does Frank react to such comments? How do Julia's comments about Frank's paycheck affect the investigation?

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