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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do we learn about the terrorists' true intentions in this section?
(a) They want to kill all the hostages.
(b) They will only stop once Ben's brother is free.
(c) They hope to change the government.
(d) The terrorists are serious but not cruel. They do not want to kill.

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

3. When Roxane sings, what happens to all the hostages?
(a) They get riled up.
(b) They get lulled into a false sense of security.
(c) They forget that they would rather be somewhere else.
(d) They all fall into a false sense of happiness.

4. What dichotomy between the setting and characters is established right away?
(a) The setting is chaotic while the people are calm.
(b) The entire theater is especially panicked.
(c) Everyone is calm.
(d) Everyone feels horror in a place of beauty.

5. What do they discover about the accompanist?
(a) He hates Roxane.
(b) He is in horrible pain while dying.
(c) He is a diabetic.
(d) He is on drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song does Roxane sing during the first chapter?

2. What kind of love is everyone experiencing toward Roxane?

3. Unfortunately for the accompanist, what is happening to him?

4. What new role does Gen take on for the group?

5. After the accompanist dies, what do the generals contemplate?

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