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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which possession of Julia's does Lloyd find?
(a) Her Princess Diana replica engagement ring.
(b) Her emerald bracelet.
(c) Her diamond earrings that Sam gave her.
(d) Her ruby necklance.

2. Why does Frank Tuttle think he should be in charge of the stakeout?
(a) Because he is the oldest.
(b) Because Julia is frightened of the thieves.
(c) Because he has the most experience in investigating.
(d) Because he is a man.

3. Why does Julia scold Frank Tuttle and Etta Mae as they begin the second stakeout?
(a) She thinks they are too loud.
(b) She thinks they are acting inappropriately.
(c) She thinks they are not taking the stakeout seriously.
(d) She is angry that Etta Mae gave Frank a drink.

4. What does the bar remind Ella Mae of?
(a) A waterfront dive.
(b) A costume ball.
(c) A place back home.
(d) A scene from a television show.

5. How does Lloyd assist with the walkie-talkies?
(a) He puts in fresh batteries.
(b) He carries them to the car.
(c) He shows Julia and Etta Mae how to adjust the volume.
(d) He reads the directions to Julia.

6. What does the cashier think about Julia's choice to wear her new clothes out of the store?
(a) She thinks Julia might be shoplifting.
(b) She admires Julia's taste in clothing.
(c) She thinks Julia is senile.
(d) She sympathizes with Julia's situation.

7. Who promises to sober up Frank Tuttle?
(a) The bartender.
(b) Etta Mae.
(c) Julia.
(d) Lloyd.

8. What does Julia find in the cargo hold of the SUV?
(a) Weapons.
(b) A bag of cash.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Computers and monitors.

9. What/who does Etta Mae regret leaving behind at the service station?
(a) Her favorite hat.
(b) Her bag of chips.
(c) Her jacket.
(d) The thief she befriended.

10. Why does Julia decide to leave Lloyd with Frank Tuttle when she and Etta Mae decide to go shopping?
(a) So Lloyd can make sure Frank stays out of trouble.
(b) So she and Etta Mae can shop in peace.
(c) So Lloyd can learn about being a private investigator.
(d) Because she is paying Frank to watch Lloyd.

11. What disguise does Frank recommend that he, Julia, Etta Mae, and Lloyd take on during the stakeout?
(a) Servants from a neighboring house.
(b) A group of Bible students.
(c) A family looking to buy a house in the neighborhood.
(d) A family out for an evening stroll.

12. What did Etta Mae take from the owner of the West Palm Beach house?
(a) A lavaliere.
(b) One of the newspapers.
(c) A glass for fingerprinting.
(d) His handkerchief.

13. Why doesn't Julia want Frank Tuttle and Etta Mae to go into the bamboo thicket?
(a) She fears Etta Mae will allow Frank to drink.
(b) She questions their morals.
(c) Etta Mae speaks too loudly.
(d) Etta Mae is too frightened of the thieves.

14. After locating Lloyd, where does Julia find Frank Tuttle?
(a) At a local restaurant.
(b) In the park.
(c) At the police station.
(d) Inside the Strip Hall.

15. How does Julia convince Frank Tuttle to stay on the case?
(a) She begs him to remain on the case.
(b) She threatens him with a lawsuit.
(c) She offers to increase his fee.
(d) She reminds him of the daily fee she has promised.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is forced to be dishonest with Sam and Hazel Marie when they call?

2. Where does Tuttle stop the car in chapter 38?

3. Where does Julia plan to hold her stakeout?

4. Whom does Lloyd call once Julia and Etta Mae are back at the hotel?

5. How does Julia cause a distraction that enables her to escape from the SUV?

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