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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. How does Steve attempt to solve Daisy's problem?

2. The reporter is involved in a collision with what object?

3. Who is held hostage?

4. Which item is not used in reporting traffic?

5. What part of hiring Daisy does Steve dread?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Steve choose Bob at the pound?

2. What prompts Daisy to ask for the job of replacement traffic reporter?

3. Why is Daisy alarmed by the sound of gunfire over the scanner?

4. Why does Daisy balk at the thought of having a security guard?

5. What offer does Steve make to get to spend more time with Daisy?

6. Why is Daisy intimidated by Steve?

7. Why does Steve keep Daisy at the radio station if he feels her morning spot is frivolous?

8. Steve is inspired by his Grandfather Crow. Why?

9. Why is Steve concerned about Daisy's ability to report traffic?

10. Why does Steve let Daisy keep the job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Roach is a high level dangerous drug dealer from the southern part of Washington D.C. Daisy does not think twice about going near the man although there is a crime scene. The exact nature of the Roach's crime is not revealed beyond the fact that there is a hostage. What do you think happened? Is it realistic to think that the Roach would simply let the child go and make a run for it when the building was surrounded?

Essay Topic 2

Daisy has a hectic schedule and is constantly tired. Why does Daisy take on so many jobs? What is Daisy's criteria for working as a volunteer? What kind of volunteer work have you done?

Essay Topic 3

Elsie Hawkins is a great character for comic relief. Elsie and her vintage Cadillac are also a metaphor for appreciating people and things that are often discarded after a certain age. Examine Elsie's role in the story and how she played a valuable part.

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