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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. Why does Reese see the luncheon as a "manger scene?"
(a) Ben's mother is beaming
(b) Ben is wrapped in blankets
(c) Everyone is there to worship Ben
(d) There are animals surrounding the scene

2. Sam learns that his image is painted on
(a) Vincent's bedstead
(b) A wall at Angelo's restaurant
(c) His bedroom wall
(d) A billboard outside of town

3. How are the Cappadoras feeling about Reese now that Ben has returned?
(a) They think Reese should be grateful
(b) They think Reese is a good influence
(c) They disregard Reese even more
(d) They may see him as a threat to Ben

4. Why did Reese tell no one about seeing Ben in the neighborhood?
(a) He was jealous of his brother
(b) He could not believe it was really him
(c) He was afraid of upsetting his mother
(d) He wanted to keep the secret to himself

5. Mr. Karras considers Ben to be
(a) His wife's nephew
(b) His prisoner
(c) His son, Sam
(d) His ward and student

Short Answer Questions

1. Ben assures Beth that his parents were

2. Turning to Nick for understanding about Sam's loneliness, Nick

3. Sam visits Reese in jail to tell him that

4. George Karras now suffers from

5. Vincent considers his family's life to be like a

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect does seeing Ben have on Beth? Why?

2. How would you describe the ending of this story? Is it happy? Is the story a tragedy?

3. What is the primary reason for Sam's depression and unhappiness?

4. Why does Reese refer to the celebration of Ben's return as a "manger scene?"

5. What is the most astonishing thing about the Cappadoras finding Ben?

6. How does Candy feel about Ben's reappearance?

7. What does the boy who knocks at Beth's door want?

8. How does Beth steady herself for photographing scenes?

9. Is George Karras a monster? How do we know?

10. What might have been the reason that Vincent did not share the unfortunate interaction with his coach with Dr. Kilgore?

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