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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 tip does Frank Tuttle eventually learn?

2. Where do Julia and Etta Mae plan to go the day after the stakeout?

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

4. In chapter 40, where does Julia find Etta Mae hiding?

5. Whom does Julia believe is the true owner of the lavaliere?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Julia eventually recover her beloved rings?

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

6. What plans are made for the second stakeout?

7. Why do Julia and Frank argue about the first stakeout?

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

9. Why does the Target cashier insinuate that Julia might be shoplifting?

10. What concerns does Frank Tuttle have about the residents of the West Palm Beach neighborhood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

After showing great boldness and opinion earlier at the mall, why might Julia fear being in her own house at night? What could explain such a contrast in her emotions? What might be the cause of Julia's secret fears?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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