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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. Lula says she no longer knows how to refer to:

2. What do Lula and Stephanie do after the shopping trip?

3. What was Sandy's first name before he legally changed it?

4. What attacks Stephanie in this chapter?

5. Diesel says he needs to protect Sandy from which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Diesel and Stephanie find the location of the workshop? What does Stephanie do next?

2. What is Stephanie's first reaction to the news? What is Helen's response?

3. What happens shortly before Diesel and Stephanie arrive? Who gives Stephanie the details?

4. Lula offers to stay with Stephanie at the workshop. What is Lula's reaction when she learns about the elves? What does Lula say about the elves?

5. Who does Stephanie intend to speak to regarding Sandy? Why is Stephanie reluctant to make the contact?

6. Who does Stephanie call to get information on Sandy Claws? How does she intend to get it?

7. What previous effort has Diesel made to find Ring? What was the result?

8. What is Stephanie's solution to the possible stampede?

9. What does Stephanie say hoping to get rid of Diesel for the night? How does the plan backfire?

10. What news does Valerie deliver to Stephanie? Is the news accurate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Stephanie is known for getting into trouble in virtually any kind of situation. Ranger, Stephanie's mentor and friend, makes it a point to watch out for Stephanie at all times. Examine how and why Ranger keeps such close tabs on Stephanie. What tools does Ranger use to keep tabs on Stephanie? Who often helps Ranger? How does Ranger always seem to know if Stephanie is in danger? What special gifts does Ranger have in this area?

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