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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. What happens at the workshop shortly after Stephanie and Diesel leave?

2. What politically incorrect term is used by Lula?

3. In the end, Valerie decides that ___________ is to blame.

4. What weather phenomenon has been caused by Ring?

5. Stephanie and Diesel drive to which location?

Short Essay Questions

1. Stephanie's mother calls in hysterics. What has happened to cause Helen to be so upset?

2. Discuss the scene when Stephanie and Diesel arrive at the Plum house.

3. What is Lula's opinion on being politically correct?

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

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

7. Explain the scene at the mall, beginning with the parking lot.

8. What are Valerie's reasons for not wanting to marry Albert?

9. Why does Diesel think that Sandy will insist on handling Ring alone?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even before Stephanie became a bounty hunter, she knew many of the Trenton Cops. Discuss Stephanie's relationship to the cops before she became a bounty hunter. Also discuss Stephanie's relationship after she became a bounty hunter. Did the relationships help or hinder Stephanie's career? Explain. How does dating a cop affect Stephanie personally and professionally?

Essay Topic 2

Valerie finds out she is pregnant and the entire family is in a tizzy about the news. Valerie's boyfriend, Albert, faints a lot. Discuss Valerie's illness and pregnancy. What does Valerie intend to do about the baby? How will Valerie raise a third child? What part does Albert play in the pregnancy? How does Stephanie react to Valerie's situation? What do you think will happen with Valerie and Albert?

Essay Topic 3

Helen Plum is a strict Catholic and devoted wife and mother. Unfortunately, Helen often finds it necessary to have a nip of whiskey on occasion. What causes Helen to reach for the whiskey bottle? Why does Helen try to hide it? Do you think she has an alcohol problem? Which two people are most likely to cause Helen to drink? Explain at least one episode in which Helen reached for the bottle to calm her nerves.

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