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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. What does Frank Tuttle begin to believe is assisting in Julia's uncanny good luck?

2. Other than investigating her case, what else does Julia intend to pay Frank Tuttle to do?

3. Which character is forced to be dishonest with Sam and Hazel Marie when they call?

4. How does Julia get her belongings back home?

5. Where does Julia leave Lloyd and Frank Tuttle while she and Etta Mae go shopping?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Julia's escape from the SUV.

2. What tip does Frank Tuttle gain while in the cop bar?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why do Julia and Lloyd go to Target?

9. At the end of chapter 36, what reflection does Julia make about Sam?

10. Describe how the group locates the correct SUV.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julia has extreme difficulty trusting others with her perceived responsibilities and goals. How does her mistrust affect the investigation? How does her mistrust affect her relationship with the other characters? Does her mistrust place others in danger? Had Julia been able to trust other characters, how might the search for the jewelry been affected?

Essay Topic 2

While speaking to Julia over the phone, Lillian expresses her dislike for deceiving Hazel Marie and Sam. Why might Julia feel justified in asking Lillian to lie for her? Why might Lillian agree to do so? What might have happened if Hazel Marie or Sam had been made aware of Julia's trip? What are other examples in the story where Julia has either deceived or encouraged others to deceive?

Essay Topic 3

Julia calls Etta Mae to join her on her quest to find the missing jewelry. How does Etta Mae assist Julia? How does her adventure with Julia affect Etta Mae's character? How does the trip affect the other characters' perception of and attitude towards Etta Mae? How does the trip benefit Etta Mae?

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