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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. When Spiro is attacked by Kenny, what religious gesture does Stephanie make?
(a) Stephanie thanks God.
(b) Stephanie crosses herself.
(c) Stephanie goes to confession.
(d) Stephanie sings a hymn.

2. Why does Spiro fire Stephanie in Chapter Thirteen?
(a) Spiro cannot be around her without falling in love.
(b) Spiro is no longer afraid of Kenny.
(c) It was Stephanie's fault Spiro got attacked.
(d) Spiro doesn't have any money.

3. In Chapter Eight, where does Stephanie store a certain, severed body part?
(a) Downtown at the police station.
(b) In the freezer.
(c) In a cooler.
(d) Under the sofa.

4. What does Kenny stab Grandma Mazur with?
(a) Kenny's fingernail.
(b) A nail file.
(c) A knife.
(d) An ice pick.

5. What is code for "serious talk" in Stephanie's family?
(a) "We have to talk."
(b) "Help in the kitchen."
(c) "Let's take a walk."
(d) "Come see this new dress."

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Ten, where does Stephanie stake-out Kenny?

2. After Stephanie and Morelli speak with Cubby about the van, who is the casket-stealing suspect?

3. What act does Lula perform to gain entry into Spiro's apartment?

4. What movie does the victim quote while firing a weapon at Kenny?

5. In Chapter Fourteen, who goes missing at the funeral parlor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it ironic that all of the women at the beauty parlor carry guns yet Stephanie does not?

2. Why does Stephanie's mother complain about Stephanie wearing Doc Marten boots?

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

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. Why does Morelli's past with Stephanie suggest a greater opportunity for a future?

6. How does Morelli help defend Grandma Mazur and Stephanie against Kenny?

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

8. What do Stephanie and Lula have in common?

9. 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?

10. In Chapter Eleven, what action does Stephanie take that causes the religious structure of the 'Burg to be revealed?

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