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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. When the group loses the SUV, which direction do they choose?

2. What does Etta Mae do to gain entrance to a suspicious house?

3. What amazes Julia about the appearance of many of the bar patrons?

4. How does Julia respond to the irate driver?

5. After locating Lloyd, where does Julia find Frank Tuttle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What concerns does Frank Tuttle have about the residents of the West Palm Beach neighborhood?

2. How does Etta Mae get the lavaliere out of the West Palm Beach house?

3. How does Julia eventually recover her beloved rings?

4. Describe Julia's escape from the SUV.

5. At the end of chapter 36, what reflection does Julia make about Sam?

6. Describe Julia's reaction to the bags of cash in the SUV.

7. Why does the Target cashier insinuate that Julia might be shoplifting?

8. What do Etta Mae and Julia see inside the West Palm Beach house?

9. What does Frank Tuttle do the Sunday after Julia returns home with her jewelry?

10. Describe Julia's reaction to Frank and Etta Mae's behavior in chapter 34.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julia regularly scolds Etta Mae for her "inappropriate behavior." Why might Julia have this attitude? Does Julia ever see her own inappropriate behavior? Do others perceive her in the same manner?

Essay Topic 2

What does Julia's constant mention of money to motivate or manipulate Frank Tuttle say about her character? How does Frank react to such comments? How do Julia's comments about Frank's paycheck affect the investigation?

Essay Topic 3

In her quest to recover her jewelry, Julia adopts the philosophy that "the ends justify the means." What does Julia mean by this statement? Does she appear embarrassed or ashamed of any of her actions or decisions? How does she justify her actions and decisions?

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