View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Margaret McDill is anxiously awaiting the arrival of whom in the beginning of the book?
(a) Her friend.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her husband.

2. Hickey tells Will that Huey killed whom to get revenge?
(a) A policeman.
(b) His own father.
(c) Hickey's father.
(d) Three of the former kidnapped children.

3. When Will's lecture is over, his friends try to convince Will to do what?
(a) Go gambling.
(b) Go out drinking.
(c) Do another speech.
(d) Go golfing.

4. When Will attacks Cheryl, what he discover?
(a) She too was kidnapped.
(b) She has an assortment of bruises all over her body.
(c) She has more than one gun.
(d) She is innocent.

5. What food item is the kidnapper's partner instructed to feed Abby?
(a) Just crackers.
(b) Just red meat.
(c) Just fruits and vegetables.
(d) Anything sweet.

6. What does the kidnapper do to keep Karen from knowing where they are going?
(a) He puts a bag over her head.
(b) He drugs her.
(c) He blindfolds her.
(d) He puts her in the trunk of the car.

7. What happens when Abby attempts to call 911?
(a) She gets through to the police.
(b) The battery of the phone dies.
(c) She gets a recording informing her that the service is not available.
(d) Huey catches her and takes the phone.

8. When Karen tries to call the police, what does she discover?
(a) All the phones are gone.
(b) The phones have all been dialed into a recorded message.
(c) The phone lines have been cut.
(d) The police have already been called.

9. In the beginning of Chapter 3, who does Hickey attempt to reassure that Abby is safe?
(a) Will Jennings.
(b) Margaret McDill.
(c) Karen Jennings.
(d) Cheryl Lynn Tilly.

10. When Hickey calls Huey as Abby returns to the cabin, who answers?
(a) Abby.
(b) Huey.
(c) Nobody.
(d) Cheryl.

11. How is the president of the cell phone provider connected to the one of the characters in the book?
(a) Hickey is the president of the cell phone privider.
(b) The president is one of Will's former patients.
(c) The president is Abby's grandfather.
(d) The president is Margaret McDill.

12. What is discovered about Hickey's childhood?
(a) He came from an abusive home.
(b) His mother was an alcoholic.
(c) He was kidnapped as a child.
(d) His father was a doctor.

13. Who does the kidnapper allow Karen to call after she cares for Abby?
(a) Will.
(b) The police.
(c) Abby's doctor.
(d) Her mother.

14. Karen really uses her time alone in the bathroom to do what?
(a) Find a weapon.
(b) Call the police.
(c) Call her husband.
(d) Find medication to drug Hickey.

15. Back in Jackson, Dr. James McDill is trying to convince his wife to take what action?
(a) That they should try to help the Jennings.
(b) They should start going to therapy to help them cope.
(c) Forget about the past kidnapping.
(d) Go to the FBI regarding their kidnapping ordeal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Will and Karen are given no choice but to conclude the kidnapping by __________.

2. Dr. McDill and his wife discuss their kidnapping story with whom?

3. Where did Hickey meet Cheryl?

4. What does Will offer Cheryl in return if she helps him?

5. How long do the kidnappers typically keep their victims?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 568 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample