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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. Mary Alice gets yelled at because she wants to do which one of the following?

2. What does Stephanie think about when the stranger arrives?

3. Stephanie attempts to tell Diesel that she does not:

4. In what unusual way does the guest arrive?

5. Stephanie is criticized for avoiding which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Stephanie do once she realizes Diesel is not going to leave?

2. What is Stephanie's idea about capturing Sandy Claws? Who does Stephanie enlist to help?

3. What is the problem with the person in the case? What must Stephanie do?

4. What does Stephanie say to Joe in regards to Diesel? What does Joe say?

5. Discuss the scene involving Mary Alice at the dinner table. How does the little girl react?

6. What is the current case being worked by Stephanie? What about the case causes confusion?

7. What does the man say when asked how he got to the apartment?

8. What form of protection does Stephanie use and where is it found? What is the problem with the plan?

9. What happens during the opening scene of the book? Who are the characters?

10. Where does Stephanie take Diesel to dinner? Describe the location. What is the reaction of the other people at the table?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Connie Rosolli is the office manager at Vincent Plum Bail Bonding Company. Discuss Connie's role in the story. What is the relationship between Connie and Stephanie? How does the author describe Connie? What kind of duties does Connie have at the bonds office? How does Vinnie view Connie? How does Connie get involved in the apprehension of the fugitives?

Essay Topic 2

Stephanie and Grandma Mazur both have a wild streak and a taste for adventure. Compare and contrast Stephanie and Grandma Mazur. Which do you think has more of a wild streak? Which one holds the best record for mischief? What do the two women have in common?

Essay Topic 3

Grandma Mazur is Helen Plum's mother and Frank Plum's archenemy. Discuss Grandma Mazur and why she drives Frank crazy. Discuss Grandma's relationship with Helen, Stephanie, and Valerie. Where does Grandma like to spend her time? Why does she live with Frank and Helen? What kind of influence does Grandma have on Stephanie?

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