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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. Why is Steve upset with himself?

2. How does Daisy feel during the fun day?

3. Which item does Steve NOT offer to Daisy?

4. How do the police help Daisy?

5. What request does Daisy make of Rhaman?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Daisy nervous about making a good impression at the dinner?

2. Why does Mrs. Crow give Daisy the heirloom ring?

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

4. What shocking event happens on the way home from the park?

5. How did Steve surprise himself with Daisy?

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

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

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

9. What will Daisy use for transportation?

10. Why does Daisy require round the clock protection?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daisy is threatened repeatedly throughout the book but does not seem to take it seriously until her house is the scene of an attack. What changed Daisy's perception of the danger? What might have happened if Steve or Elsie had not been there to protect Daisy and Kevin?

Essay Topic 2

The Roach is a high level dangerous drug dealer from the southern part of Washington D.C. Daisy does not think twice about going near the man although there is a crime scene. The exact nature of the Roach's crime is not revealed beyond the fact that there is a hostage. What do you think happened? Is it realistic to think that the Roach would simply let the child go and make a run for it when the building was surrounded?

Essay Topic 3

Steve finds it easy to give up his bachelor lifestyle for suburbia and the concept of marriage and family. Daisy doesn't even want to commit to owning a dog. How might this be seen as a reversal of traditional roles? Is it realistic?

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