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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 politically incorrect term is used by Lula?

2. How does Stephanie feel about the current state of Valerie's life?

3. What causes Valerie to fall?

4. Albert is compared to which of the following/

5. What is Stephanie's response?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who calls Stephanie? What does Stephanie end up doing instead of working with Diesel?

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

3. 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?

4. What does Stephanie say to reassure Valerie?

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

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

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

8. Explain the difference between Stephanie's and Valerie's lives.

9. What upsets Stephanie about Christmas?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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