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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 causes Daisy and Kevin to leave the house?

2. What is Mrs. Crow's first name?

3. What kind of car does Elsie drive?

4. Where does Steve want to take Daisy when she is finished with school?

5. What was missing from Steve's childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Daisy require round the clock protection?

2. Why does Daisy contact the police?

3. Why doesn't Steve use his garage?

4. What does Daisy prefer to riding the rides?

5. What happens that delights Daisy and annoys Steve?

6. What will Daisy use for transportation?

7. Why is Daisy feeling more threatened than ever after the firebomb?

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

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

10. What scares away the intruder in the middle of the night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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'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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