2. At first, how does Jonathan respond to the thief leader's suggestion to call someone else for help?
(a) Pleadingly.
(b) In fear.
(c) In anger.
(d) He does not respond.

3. How many more voices did Jonathan think he heard outside his house after the thief's offer?
(a) At least five.
(b) A lot.
(c) At least a half doxen.
(d) Six.

4. Who groaned in terror at the sound of the additional voices?
(a) The eldest child.
(b) Jonathan.
(c) The youngest child.
(d) Maria.

5. Who is in the corner getting ready for the day?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) The eldest son.
(c) Maria.
(d) The children.

6. After Jonathan responds to thief leader's suggestion now the thief leader wants to talk "____."
(a) Business.
(b) Negotiation.
(c) Peace.
(d) Money.

7. When Jonathan tries to negotiate what does the thief leader threaten to do?
(a) Break down the door.
(b) Let hsi men have Maria.
(c) Shoot everyone inside.
(d) Come inside and hurt the family.

8. What does Jonathan finally answer to the thief leader's suggestion to call someone else for help?
(a) Pick someone else.
(b) Maybe.
(c) No.
(d) Okay.

9. The neighbors have to "____" with Jonathan and his family.
(a) Apologize.
(b) Help.
(c) Commiserate.
(d) Celebrate.

10. I am a ___ man Jonathan tells the thief.
(a) Honest.
(b) Just.
(c) Poor.
(d) Working.

11. Who does Jonathan call as a witness that he does not have the money the thief leader demands?
(a) God.
(b) Himself.
(c) Maria.
(d) His children.

12. The second knock on the Iwegbu door was ____ and imperious.
(a) Rapid.
(b) Short.
(c) Heavy.
(d) Loud.

13. What does the thief at the door tell the family he wants them to do?
(a) Come outside now.
(b) Open the door.
(c) Let him in.
(d) Bring him food.

14. What does the thief leader do based on Jonathan's response to his suggestion?
(a) He gets angry.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He repeats his question.
(d) He bangs on the door harder.

15. Who weeps aloud?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) No one.
(c) The hostage.
(d) Maria and the children.