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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. How does Valerie's boyfriend react to the idea?

2. Who suggests a possible reason for the problem?

3. What is the first setting used in the book?

4. What adjective does Mary Alice use to describe Christmas?

5. Who does Stephanie get to confirm the stranger's appearance?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Stephanie's nieces are at the Plum house. What are the nieces' names and ages? What is unique about them?

3. What happens when Stephanie goes into the living room to check in on Diesel?

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

5. What does Diesel say when Stephanie lies about living alone?

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

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

8. What is the one issue that completely confounds Stephanie? What is Stephanie's opinion on the subject?

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

10. What does Stephanie do to try to get rid of Diesel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stephanie Plum has several men in her life. In this particular story two of those men play smaller roles than usual due to hectic schedules. In their place, at least temporarily, is Diesel. Discuss the men in Stephanie's life. Compare and contrast Diesel, Joe Morelli, and Ranger.

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

Randy Briggs is a computer wiz and acquaintance to Stephanie. Randy and Stephanie do not particularly like each other. Why does Stephanie contact Randy about the case involving Sandy Claws? Why does Randy agree to cooperate? Why is Randy often hostile to Stephanie and others? What role does Randy play in the case?

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