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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Beth wonders why Kerry is confident at all, since she grew up with

2. Ben is somewhat distraught over the fact that

3. How did the FBI handle the possibility of Cecil's involvement in Ben's kidnapping

4. At the restaurant, Reese and Sam manage to

5. What does Beth realize about herself on this day/

Short Essay Questions

1. What small detail of Ben's disappearance does Reese finally discuss in words with Dr. Kilgore?

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

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

4. Why does Beth seek out Nick again? Does she get what she wants?

5. Ben has disappeared again. Where has he gone, and why?

6. Why will Cecil Lockhart not have to pay a price for having kidnapped Ben?

7. Why did Vincent not mention the kid he thought might be Ben?

8. Who is Cecil Lockhart, and why is her photo on George's mantel?

9. What important detail does Sam share with Reese when he visits Reese is in jail?

10. What does Beth discover when Vincent leaves for school on this memorable morning when the family is about to re-claim Ben? How does it make her feel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Their are many ironic moments in this story. Focus on one ironic event of your own choosing, and write about how the irony is crafted, why it is ironic, and how long it takes to understand the irony as one reads the story.

Essay Topic 2

Pat Cappadora and Beth Kerry are both dyed-in-the-wool Catholics, although he is Italian and she is Irish. Research and compare the differences in Catholicism in the Irish culture as compared to the Italian culture. How are they different? How are they the same?

Essay Topic 3

Research theme restaurants. Choose two that you find the most interesting, and find out more about them. Write about amenities, menus and ambience and, if possible, do an interview with the manager to learn about their most popular dishes, and details of their success.

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