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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. Where do Steve and Daisy go in the afternoon?

2. After what animal is the station manager named?

3. How old is the temporary traffic reporter?

4. Where does Steve go when he moves from his townhouse?

5. Why does Daisy have a house guest?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Steve go along on Daisy's first day?

2. What offer does Steve make to get to spend more time with Daisy?

3. Why does Steve let Elsie keep the security job?

4. Why do women leave phone numbers and panties on his car?

5. Why are Steve's employees so fond of him?

6. Why does Daisy work so hard at various jobs?

7. Why does Steve keep Daisy at the radio station if he feels her morning spot is frivolous?

8. Why does Steve take Daisy out to dinner?

9. Why does Daisy wake up in the middle of the night?

10. Why does Steve let Daisy keep the job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The separation of Daisy and Steve comes at the end of the story after the main plot has been resolved. Is the separation and reunion necessary to the story or is it anti-climactic? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses a great deal of foreshadowing throughout the story. Name at least two examples and how they affect the story line. Did the use of foreshadowing give away the plot line?

Essay Topic 3

Daisy's car is ugly and falling apart. Steve feels that it is unsafe and wants to get rid of it. Explore how the car is a metaphor for Daisy's life.

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