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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. In Chapter Six, whom does Stephanie have lunch with to discuss the latest developments in her case?
2. What does Grandma Mazur accidentally dump on the corpse, causing a fight with his widow?
3. What does Spiro show Stephanie in Chapter Seven?
4. Stephanie visits the location of the second accident. Where is it?
5. What did Lula do for a living prior to her new office job?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Stephanie and Morelli bump into each other at the crash, what does it symbolize?
2. What device does the author use to create a past between Stephanie and Morelli?
3. What do Grandma Mazur and Eula have in common?
4. What do Stephanie and her Grandmother argue about prior to Moogey's funeral?
5. The size of the Buick is used as a commentary piece regarding what?
6. By leaving a card with the Sandman's neighbor, is Stephanie setting herself up as a target or simply attempting to get information?
7. There are many examples of irreverence that take place at the funeral home. For example, the group that attends the K and C funeral get rowdy and drunk. How does this device help the story?
8. What drives Stephanie's distrust of Morelli in this particular case?
9. Stephanie is often shown consuming what type of food throughout the story?
10. How does the 'Burg help with the job Stephanie is trying to do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Choose one example from the text and analyze it. What is the foreshadowing? Why is it there? Does it pay off? Does it add to the story? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Both Morelli and Stephanie rely on one another but seem to prefer to work alone. How did this help or hinder their progress in solving the crime?
Part 1) What were some examples of Stephanie and Morelli unwittingly working against each other? Could they have made further progress by pooling their resources?
Part 2) There were several incidents of mayhem due to their separate approach. Cite examples and explain the symbolism of these accidents.
Part 3) What were some specific moments or areas Stephanie and Morelli could have shared information and gotten better results? List examples and consider how cooperation could have changed the story.
Essay Topic 3
The author utilizes symbols throughout the story. From each of the following examples, explain what each object symbolizes in Stephanie's life. Explain how each symbol reflects an aspect of Stephanie's life and how it serves the story.
1. The Buick
2. The Sexy Purple Shoes
3. The Gun in the Jar
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