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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. How does Julia get her belongings back home?

2. Why can't Frank Tuttle cash the check Julia gives him?

3. Who goes with Julia into the bushes?

4. Who accompanies Frank Tuttle to the West Beach mansion?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What plans are made for the second stakeout?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julia encounters more than a few difficulties on her trip: traffic, Frank Tuttle, the Florida weather and her hotels. Which difficulties are legitimate concerns and which are minor inconveniences? Does Julia see the difference between the two? How does Julia's upbringing affect her attitude? How does her attitude towards her experiences affect her character and the others who travel with her?

Essay Topic 2

In her quest to recover her jewelry, Julia adopts the philosophy that "the ends justify the means." What does Julia mean by this statement? Does she appear embarrassed or ashamed of any of her actions or decisions? How does she justify her actions and decisions?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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