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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. Margaret McDill is anxiously awaiting the arrival of whom in the beginning of the book?

2. When Karen tries to call the police, what does she discover?

3. How often does the kidnapper have to call his partner throughout the kidnapping?

4. How many mothers did Karen find out that Hickey has raped?

5. Who is the kidnapper's partner at the Jennings's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Will's connection with the cell phone provider is explained. What is it?

2. Describe Cheryl's past, as depicted in Chapter 6.

3. Explain the events of Hickey's kidnapping of Abby in Chapter 2.

4. During Chapter 9, Dr. and Mrs. McDill talk with Special Agent Chalmers about what?

5. What type of meeting is Will the keynote speaker at, as described in Chapter 2?

6. In Chapter 5, Karen is able to speak to Abby and give her advice on how to get away from Huey. What actions does Karen tell to Abby to take?

7. Describe how Huey tries to get Abby to return to the cabin in Chapter 8.

8. How does Will Jennings first meet Cheryl Lynn Tilly in Chapter 4?

9. Explain Joe Hickey's, Huey Cotton's, and Cheryl Lynn Tilly's typical kidnapping scheme, as described in Chapter 1.

10. Describe what happens when Abby finds the cell phone in Chapter 8.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the author's use of the protagonist versus the antagonist throughout the book. In your opinion is there more than one protagonist? Antagonist? Give specific examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the tone that the author uses throughout the book. Does the tone differ as the book progresses? Give specific examples from the story, supporting your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Explain why it took so long for the McDills to contact the FBI about their son's kidnapping. Give specific examples from the story why they were hesitant.

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