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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter Nine, Morelli and Stephanie visit whom with the finger?
(a) A psychic.
(b) The police.
(c) Stephanie's grandmother.
(d) Spiro.

2. Why do the windows of the Buick steam up during the funeral home surveillance?
(a) A hose from outside gets them wet.
(b) The air conditioning is broken.
(c) Morelli and Stephanie kiss.
(d) It's a hot day but the windows are stuck.

3. When does Stephanie wake up the first morning at her parent's house?
(a) Stephanie does not sleep that night.
(b) 7 a.m.
(c) Late.
(d) 5:30 a.m.

4. Following Stephanie's refrigerator discovery, what does Morelli tell the neighbors the cops have in the cooler?
(a) Hot dogs.
(b) Beer.
(c) Ice.
(d) A body.

5. When Grandma Mazur goes to Clara's to show off her wound, what color of hair does Grandma Mazur walk out with?
(a) Blond.
(b) Red.
(c) Gray.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Spiro fire Stephanie in Chapter Thirteen?

2. Grandma Mazur recognizes what about the caskets found at the abandoned building?

3. What color are the heels Stephanie purchases after chasing Kenny?

4. What is Stephanie waiting for while she snoops around the funeral home in Chapter Eight?

5. What physical affliction bothers Stephanie in Chapter Twelve?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Thirteen, Stephanie uses Grandma Mazur as a weapon against Vinnie. How does Grandma Mazur use her power over Vinnie to keep Stephanie employed, and what does this say about the power structure in the 'Burg?

2. How does Grandma Mazur save both herself and Stephanie from Kenny?

3. Describe the general vibe of Spiro. What redeeming qualities has he shown up until Chapter Nine that would make Stephanie trust him and work as his bodyguard?

4. Why does Lula break the window when she and Stephanie visit Spiro's apartment?

5. Kenny's acts of violence start small and then progress into larger, more grotesque actions. Explain the escalation.

6. When Grandma Mazur is attacked, this hurts Stephanie more than if she were attacked. Why?

7. Why does Stephanie once again snap back to business with Morelli, in spite of the kiss they shared?

8. Grandma Mazur buys clothing similar to Stephanie in Chapter Thirteen. Why do you feel she does this?

9. Describe the type of style the women in the 'Burg aspire to. Does caring about beauty and fashion make them seem oppressed?

10. Although Stephanie takes on many odd jobs to make ends meet, her true passion is as a bounty hunter. How do her other jobs add or subtract to this aspiration?

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