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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fateful decision does Father Arguedas make?
(a) He decides to stay at Ruben's house insstead of being let go with other hostages.
(b) He decides to help the sick accompanist.
(c) The Father chose not to go to the concert, which saved his life.
(d) He decides to leave all the hostages.

2. What song does Roxane sing during the first chapter?
(a) Celeste Aida.
(b) Caro nome.
(c) Dove sono.
(d) Bel Canto.

3. Why has Hosokawa chosen to go to this foreign place?
(a) He was invited for his birthday.
(b) He has led people to think he will invest in the South American Country.
(c) He loves visiting this country.
(d) His mother begged him to fo there.

4. What is Mr. Hosokawa's occupation?
(a) A successful businessman.
(b) Assistant to the president.
(c) A great lawyer.
(d) The ambassador to the US.

5. As the opera singer kisses the opera singer what happens in the novel?
(a) The singer has a heart attack.
(b) The chandiler crashes.
(c) A great love affair begins.
(d) The lights in the theater go out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the hostages think is happening while some are led out of the room?

2. Who is situated in the theater?

3. Why does Hosokawa even decide to attend the celebration?

4. Why does Mr. Hosokawa feel responsible for the the kidnapping?

5. Who is Joachim Messner?

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