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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 physical affliction bothers Stephanie in Chapter Twelve?
2. Why do the windows of the Buick steam up during the funeral home surveillance?
3. Does Stephanie get mad at Morelli when she learns he has concealed Andy Roche's purpose?
4. In Chapter Ten, where does Stephanie stake-out Kenny?
5. In Chapter Nine, what has happened to a large pile of caskets at the abandoned building?
Short Essay Questions
1. Kenny's acts of violence start small and then progress into larger, more grotesque actions. Explain the escalation.
2. 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?
3. Why is it ironic that all of the women at the beauty parlor carry guns yet Stephanie does not?
4. Describe the type of style the women in the 'Burg aspire to. Does caring about beauty and fashion make them seem oppressed?
5. Why is it frightening when the Sandman is killed and his body mutilated?
6. When Stephanie agrees to guard Spiro, it seems she is simply accepting money to do something she finds distasteful. Is this the reason?
7. In Chapter Eleven, what action does Stephanie take that causes the religious structure of the 'Burg to be revealed?
8. Why does it seem as though Joyce Barnhardt has had it out for Stephanie throughout their entire life?
9. Why does Stephanie's mother complain about Stephanie wearing Doc Marten boots?
10. Stephanie cannot catch Kenny because she is wearing a sexy pair of high heels. What does this symbolize?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Moral character is manipulated throughout this novel. For example, Stephanie thinks nothing of lying to the woman who broke up her marriage, as the woman thought nothing of breaking up Stephanie's marriage.
Cite five examples in the story where the rules of society are bent and seen as socially acceptable. Debate the rationale of what is "right" and "wrong" in each instance.
Essay Topic 2
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
Essay Topic 3
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.
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