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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 happens to The Knob in Chapter Twenty-three?

2. What animal features in Angie's nightmare in Chapter 12?

3. What is the theme of the Commander's Ball in Chapter Nineteen?

4. What rumor does Mockingbird want to start among the Casa Bellicosa staff in Chapter Nineteen?

5. What kind of car did Uric drive?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ryskamp break things off with Angie?

2. What does Angie do to send a very clear message to Pruitt to stop him from harassing Joel and his girlfriend?

3. What is the mysterious man in the swamp using his empty eye socket for?

4. What happens to Joel when he comes on one of Angie's work calls in Part III with her?

5. How does Uric Burns feel after killing Prince Paladin?

6. Why do both Crosby and Ryskamp tell Angie they cannot do anything to help Diego in Part III?

7. Who does Angie think ambushed her on one of her jobs in Part III, destroying her truck?

8. What does Mastodon eat every single night?

9. Where is Kiki buried and what is her funeral service like?

10. What is the mysterious man in the swamp, "Skink," plotting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Angie's extreme reaction to Pruitt's poaching, which takes place years before the start of the novel, reveal about her character? Why do you think Hiaasen includes this story as part of Angie's background? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How do different characters react to the development of the Potussies each having a Secret Service agent assigned to them for their "protection?" Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does Angie sometimes use the element of surprise based on the incongruity of her appearance paired with what she does for a living to her advantage in different situations? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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