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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. Who is Bob?

2. What does Steve enjoy at his new place?

3. Why does Daisy accept the job at the radio station?

4. What incentive fails to attract a temporary traffic reporter?

5. Who is living with Daisy temporarily?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Daisy intimidated by Steve?

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

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

4. What prompts Daisy to ask for the job of replacement traffic reporter?

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

6. Why is it inappropriate to swear on live radio?

7. Why does Steve choose Bob at the pound?

8. Why does Steve let Daisy keep the job?

9. Steve is inspired by his Grandfather Crow. Why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daisy has a hectic schedule and is constantly tired. Why does Daisy take on so many jobs? What is Daisy's criteria for working as a volunteer? What kind of volunteer work have you done?

Essay Topic 2

There are many examples of irony throughout the story. One example is Daisy's encounter with the Roach. Daisy is sent to interview the Roach or one of the law enforcement officials on the scene and ends up apprehending a vicious criminal.

Name at least one other instance, the circumstances and why it is ironic.

Essay Topic 3

For a psychologist, Daisy seems to be mostly unaware what is going on with her own life and emotions. It is also obvious that Daisy does not understand what is going on with her own body, as seen in the discovery of the pregnancy. Do you feel that it is common for someone to be so well educated and intuitive toward others but not toward themselves? Give another example of how Daisy might have used her education to benefit her situation.

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