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

2. What strange occurrence has been happening all over town?

3. Where is Diesel sent with hopes he will stay out of trouble?

4. What politically incorrect term does Diesel use to refer to Briggs?

5. What does Stephanie learn when she goes to find Diesel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Diesel get back into the apartment after Stephanie locks the door?

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

4. What does Stephanie do to attempt to keep Diesel out of the line of fire from Helen and Grandma Mazur?

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

6. What is Joe's reaction when he sees Diesel for the first time? The scene is related to what animal?

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

8. Who arrives for the usual Sunday dinner at the Plum House?

9. Describe at least some of the conversation had in the kitchen with Stephanie, Grandma Mazur and Helen.

10. What happens to Diesel? When and why does he return?

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

Vincent Plum is Stephanie's cousin and the owner of Vincent Plum Bail Bonding Company. Discuss Vinnie and his operation. How does Vinnie operate the company? Who is the real boss of the office? Describe Vinnie's relationship to Stephanie, Lula, and Connie. Also discuss Vinnie's place in the Plum family.

Essay Topic 3

Stephanie Plum is famous for attracting disaster. To date, Stephanie has been through so many cars that everyone, including Stephanie, has lost count. Why do you think danger attaches itself to Stephanie? What happens to the cars? What incident occurred while Stephanie and Diesel were at the Claws' house? Are the incidents always Stephanie's fault? Also explain the episodes with the Christmas trees and the fires that occur throughout the story.

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