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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 Twelve, what surprises Stephanie about her mother's reaction to her and Morelli spending time together?

2. What does Stephanie ask Louie Moon to do when someone complains the living room is too hot?

3. What color are the heels Stephanie purchases after chasing Kenny?

4. In Chapter Eleven, what does Spiro hope people will think about him and Stephanie?

5. What does Kenny stab Grandma Mazur with?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Although Stephanie takes on many odd jobs to make ends meet, her true passion is as a bounty hunter. How do her other jobs add or subtract to this aspiration?

3. Mrs. Plum is suddenly on Stephanie's side and wants her to succeed at capturing Kenny. Why?

4. 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?

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

6. Grandma Mazur buys clothing similar to Stephanie in Chapter Thirteen. Why do you feel she does this?

7. What has changed about Stephanie's bedroom from the time she lived there in high school? What does this say about how Stephanie's mother views her?

8. Why does Lula break the window when she and Stephanie visit Spiro's apartment?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, guns made a significant appearance. Discuss whether guns were portrayed as good or evil, and in the end, what this might mean in terms of the author's philosophy on firearms.

Part 1) Cite and discuss where guns were portrayed positively in the story and why.

Part 2) Cite and discuss where guns were portrayed negatively in the story and why.

Part 3) Explain Stephanie's relationship to her gun. Why did she keep it in a jar? Why did she rely on her stun gun instead? Was it ironic that Stephanie used a stun gun to go save Grandma Mazur, but it was Grandma Mazur's real gun that saved the day?

Essay Topic 2

Stephanie is cautious with romantic encounters due to a past heartbreak, yet Morelli seems like a strong match for her. How did her attitude towards intimacy affect her relationship with Morelli?

Part 1) Explain the many ways Stephanie has found to distance herself from a romantic relationship with Morelli.

Part 2) Pick a side. Is Stephanie right to avoid a relationship with Morelli? What does he bring to the table for her romantically? How would she benefit from opening her heart?

Part 3) If Stephanie continues to remain single, what will she gain from this lifestyle? Is her life already satisfying? Or does she need something more and why?

Essay Topic 3

The women of the 'Burg seem tougher than many women portrayed in novels, but what is it that makes them appear so? Is it their lifestyle? Their attitude? Their moral compass? Choose three characters and cite examples as to what makes them tougher than traditional women in literature.

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