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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. Diesel mocks which of the following?

2. What color is Diesel's car?

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

4. What is the surname of the main character?

5. What occurs as Stephanie arrives at the location?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Stephanie do to try to prove Diesel is not real?

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

5. Describe the conversation between Helen and Stephanie regarding Christmas.

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Plums live in the Chambersburg section of Trenton, NJ. The neighborhood is fondly referred to as "the 'Burg" to its residents, most of which are Italian or Hungarian. Stephanie Plum is half of each ethnicity. Discuss ethnic neighborhoods and how they differ from mixed neighborhoods. Also discuss the strong sense of community ingrained in the 'Burg and its people.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Lula proudly admits to being a former "'ho" that has taken on a job as a file clerk. Discuss Lula's new profession and how her life is still colored by her old profession. Discuss Lula's unusual way of dressing as well as her questionable work ethic. Also describe Lula's friendship with Stephanie and Connie.

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