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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 was missing from Steve's childhood?

2. What advice does Elsie give to Daisy?

3. What causes Daisy's accident?

4. How does Elsie react to the car accident?

5. What is the name of the cop at the amusement park?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Steve use his garage?

2. What does Steve offer as a half-hearted joke?

3. Why does Steve plan the day at the amusement park?

4. What job does Steve offer to help Daisy with the next day?

5. Why does Steve want Daisy to keep a low profile?

6. What is Daisy's main reason for not wanting to marry Steve?

7. What will Daisy use for transportation?

8. Why is Steve so annoyed with the traffic all of a sudden?

9. How does Daisy feel after having passionate sex in front of the fireplace?

10. What happens that delights Daisy and annoys Steve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daisy and Steve both have very different ideas on how to live a life. Both are very goal oriented on a professional level but seem to have little else in common. Compare and contrast their personal and professional lives and goals and how they relate to the story.

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

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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