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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 event opens Daisy's eyes to a possible future with Steve?

2. Why does Daisy refuse Steve's proposal?

3. What does Daisy eat for breakfast?

4. Who accidentally reveals Daisy safe house?

5. What is the biggest cause of Daisy's financial strain?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do Steve's parents come to visit?

3. How does the theft make Daisy feel?

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

5. What advice does Elsie give to Daisy?

6. Why does Daisy contact the police?

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

8. Why doesn't Steve use his garage?

9. What does Daisy prefer to riding the rides?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elsie and Kevin hit it off from the beginning and go on to form a strong but unlikely friendship. Examine their relationship and the relative metaphor.

Essay Topic 2

The separation of Daisy and Steve comes at the end of the story after the main plot has been resolved. Is the separation and reunion necessary to the story or is it anti-climactic? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Daisy continually refuses to accept Steve's proposal even though she loves him. What were Daisy's real reasons for the refusal? Were the reasons legitimate? What changed Daisy's mind?

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