View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steve promise Daisy?

2. What is Daisy's first job of the day?

3. What kind of car does Elsie drive?

4. Why does Steve hesitate to call the police?

5. Why is Daisy so busy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Daisy and Steve end up having peanut butter sandwiches and ice cream for dinner?

2. How does the theft make Daisy feel?

3. What happens that delights Daisy and annoys Steve?

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

5. How does Daisy accidentally apprehend another criminal?

6. Why does Daisy require round the clock protection?

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

8. What advice does Elsie give to Daisy?

9. What does Daisy prefer to riding the rides?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Crow surprises Daisy with an heirloom ring, thinking that Daisy and Steve are engaged. Daisy accepts the ring under false pretenses. Why did Daisy neglect to tell Mrs. Crow the truth? Why did Steve remain silent? Did the ring help or hinder Steve's attempts to get Daisy to marry him?

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.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 442 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample