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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 did Steve's grandfather live?

2. What does Kevin call Steve?

3. What kind of car does Steve buy?

4. How did Steve's parents make their fortune?

5. Who gets run over by a car?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Steve shocked to hear the on air traffic reporter swear?

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

3. Why does Steve take Daisy out to dinner?

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

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

6. Why is Daisy intimidated by Steve?

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

8. How does Daisy apprehend the drug dealer?

9. Why is Steve forced to buy the SUV?

10. Why does Steve let Daisy keep the job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Daisy Adams, graduate student, is also the author of "Bones for Bowser," a cookbook containing recipes for dogs. Daisy has an idea to share her dog food recipes on radio station WZZZ. Although Steve Crow, the station owner and manager is not keen on the idea, Daisy is relentless until Steve gives in to the idea.

What gave Daisy the nerve to think she would be able to do the job with no radio experience? What might Daisy have done to convince Steve that the new radio spot would be a hit?

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