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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the start of Chapter Nine, what weapon does Stephanie strap to her belt in case she runs into Kenny?
(a) A real gun and a stun gun.
(b) A large knife and a small knife.
(c) Pepper spray and a stun gun.
(d) A large knife and pepper spray.

2. At the beginning of Chapter Nine, Morelli and Stephanie visit whom with the finger?
(a) A psychic.
(b) Spiro.
(c) The police.
(d) Stephanie's grandmother.

3. What color are the heels Stephanie purchases after chasing Kenny?
(a) Purple.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Pink.

4. After Stephanie points out the suspicious van, whom does Spiro suggest is stealing caskets?
(a) Spiro.
(b) Moogey.
(c) The Sandman.
(d) Morelli.

5. Where does Spiro suggest Kenny might be hiding?
(a) With family.
(b) At the funeral home.
(c) In the city.
(d) Down by the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Eleven, what do Stephanie and Morelli do together after her meeting with Spiro?

2. How does Stephanie get Spiro to take her to the basement after someone goes missing?

3. Stephanie brings Grandma Mazur to visit Vinnie because she is certain he is about to do what?

4. In Chapter Eight, why can't Stephanie physically catch Kenny when she spots him?

5. How does Grandma Mazur stop the threat Vinnie makes to Stephanie?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Stephanie agrees to guard Spiro, it seems she is simply accepting money to do something she finds distasteful. Is this the reason?

2. In Chapter Thirteen, Stephanie uses Grandma Mazur as a weapon against Vinnie. How does Grandma Mazur use her power over Vinnie to keep Stephanie employed, and what does this say about the power structure in the 'Burg?

3. Why does Stephanie once again snap back to business with Morelli, in spite of the kiss they shared?

4. Stephanie observes that the widow of the fingerless man has never experienced independence and will not know how to handle independence now that her husband has died. How is this different from Stephanie's lifestyle?

5. What does the fact that Stephanie's mother tried to set Stephanie up with Spiro say about her mother's judgment?

6. Why is it frightening when the Sandman is killed and his body mutilated?

7. Stephanie does not call the police about the finger. Instead, she returns it to the body. What does this say about her character?

8. Describe the general vibe of Spiro. What redeeming qualities has he shown up until Chapter Nine that would make Stephanie trust him and work as his bodyguard?

9. When Grandma Mazur is attacked, this hurts Stephanie more than if she were attacked. Why?

10. When Stephanie stakes out Kenny at the motel, does she work alone or with back-up, and why?

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