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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 is the name of the radio station?

2. Which is not one of Elsie's favorite things?

3. What is Kevin's announcement?

4. Who tests Daisy's recipes?

5. What word best describes Daisy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it necessary to have so many types of equipment for reporting?

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

3. Why does Daisy refuse to chose one of the security guards sent by the agency?

4. Why is Steve concerned about Daisy's ability to report traffic?

5. Why was Steve unwilling to dress more casually for the office?

6. How does Steve find a dog on such short notice?

7. Why is Daisy intimidated by Steve?

8. Why is Daisy's brother living at her house?

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

10. Why is Daisy alarmed by the sound of gunfire over the scanner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Steve sees Daisy as a quirky mess and nuisance, a woman that is certainly not his type. When Steve spends time with Daisy, he is irresistibly drawn to the Dog Lady. What changed? What about Daisy appeals to Steve?

Essay Topic 2

Daisy always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time in regards to personal safety. However, for apprehending criminals, Daisy's presence is fortuitous. What is the purpose of putting Daisy into strange and dangerous scenarios? Would Daisy have been put into those types of situations before she met Steve?

Essay Topic 3

Elsie Hawkins is a great character for comic relief. Elsie and her vintage Cadillac are also a metaphor for appreciating people and things that are often discarded after a certain age. Examine Elsie's role in the story and how she played a valuable part.

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