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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 causes the editor to cut off the live traffic feed?

2. Who is hired to help Daisy?

3. What is the name of the radio station?

4. What does not happen after Daisy falls asleep?

5. Where does Steve go when he moves from his townhouse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Steve shocked to hear the on air traffic reporter swear?

2. Why is it inappropriate to swear on live radio?

3. Why is Steve forced to buy the SUV?

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

5. Why does Daisy work so hard at various jobs?

6. Why is it necessary to have so many types of equipment for reporting?

7. Why does Kevin call Steve a lecher?

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

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

10. Why is Daisy so shocked when the editor sends her on the call?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daisy's parents are extremely upset after seeing Daisy on the news. Kevin tries to calm them down but they are ranting over the phone about the media coverage.

Why were Daisy's parents upset? Were they bothered more by the incident at the fundraiser or the fact that Daisy was supposedly living with Steve? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

For a psychologist, Daisy seems to be mostly unaware what is going on with her own life and emotions. It is also obvious that Daisy does not understand what is going on with her own body, as seen in the discovery of the pregnancy. Do you feel that it is common for someone to be so well educated and intuitive toward others but not toward themselves? Give another example of how Daisy might have used her education to benefit her situation.

Essay Topic 3

There are many examples of irony throughout the story. One example is Daisy's encounter with the Roach. Daisy is sent to interview the Roach or one of the law enforcement officials on the scene and ends up apprehending a vicious criminal.

Name at least one other instance, the circumstances and why it is ironic.

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