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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 Stephanie do in Chapter 7 with her first check from the bail bonds company for the capture of a fugitive?

2. What does Stephanie do at E. E. Martin?

3. Why is Stephanie behind on her payments for her Mazda Miata?

4. Who does Stephanie's mother, Helen Plum, invite to dine with the family in Chapter 4?

5. What happens at the Stark Street Gym in Chapter 7 when Stephanie threatens to call the police if Benito Ramirez isn't kept away from her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Stephanie consider Bernie Kuntz as ideal for her as her mother does?

2. Describe Stephanie Plum.

3. Describe Stephanie's family.

4. Explain Eddie Gazarra's relationship to Stephanie Plum.

5. Do you think Stephanie's prowess as a bounty hunter has improved by the end of Chapter 5?

6. What is Stephanie's history with Joe Morelli?

7. Why do you think Ranger agrees to help Stephanie?

8. What actions in Chapter 6 indicate that Joe Morelli is better at surveillance and apprehension than Stephanie?

9. Explain how Stephanie goes to the Vincent Plum Bail Bonding Company to apply for the position of file clerk yet ends up getting hired as a bounty hunter.

10. What factors make Ranger better suited for bounty hunting than Stephanie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although primarily a mystery, One for the Money contains some humorous scenes and characters. Cite 3 examples of humor in the book and discuss the techniques the author uses to establish the comedic tone.

Essay Topic 2

One for the Money contains numerous metaphors throughout the book. Discuss how the author uses setting as metaphors for the characters of Stephanie, Benito Ramirez, and Lula. Are there any other characters for whom the author uses setting as metaphor? Cite examples from the book to support your case.

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing occurs numerous times in One for the Money. Cite 3 examples of foreshadowing in the novel and explain how this technique is used to indicate events to come.

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