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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 Ryskamp tell Angie in Chapter Fourteen is his plan for his career?

2. Who wanted to bring a Chinese spy to the Commander's Ball in Chapter Nineteen?

3. Who is the first person who tries to kill Diego in jail?

4. Why does Uric not show up to the bank as Angie thinks he will in Chapter Twelve?

5. What animal does Angie release in Pruitt's apartment in Chapter Nineteen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ryskamp break things off with Angie?

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

3. Why do the Potussies get Secret Service protection in Part III?

4. What kind of plan does Angie have to ensnare Uric?

5. What job does Christian have, and why is Angie not interested in him romantically?

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

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

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

9. What does Mastodon eat every single night?

10. Why does The Knob become unable to test the tanning bed for Mastodon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Clinton Tyree's goals in releasing the huge pythons among the stomping grounds of the rich and powerful in south Florida, and does he achieve them in your opinion? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the specific details Hiaasen includes to signal to the reader how repulsive, morally repugnant, and shallow Mastodon is throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining 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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