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

2. What major character does Will first notice while giving his speech?

3. How does Will find out that Abby was kidnapped?

4. What course of action does Will want to take to find Abby after he discovers that she has Huey's cell phone?

5. Back in Jackson, Dr. James McDill is trying to convince his wife to take what action?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7, why does Karen cooperate with Hickey's demands of having sex with him?

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

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

4. In Chapter 5, how does Hickey display some common sense and compassion when it comes Abby?

5. Describe how Karen injures Hickey as part of her plan to help Abby, in Chapter 7.

6. Explain the relationship between Will and Karen Jennings, as described in Chapter 2.

7. Even though Will was told not to trace the cell phone call, in Chapter 9 why does he do it anyway?

8. In Chapter 10, why does Hickey tell Will that he should not have Huey's cell phone signal traced?

9. In Chapter 10, what evidence is given that Huey will do anything that Hickey asks him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Will Jennings is one of the more dynamic characters in the book. Describe his personality traits and his different roles.

Essay Topic 2

Describe exactly what happens to the following main characters at the end of the book: Abby Jennings, Will Jennings, Karen Jennings, Joe Hickey, Huey Cotton, and Cheryl Lynn Tilly. How does the ending leave the reader feeling? What type of emotional response do you personally believe that the author is attempting to get from the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Chery Lynn Tilly and Huey Cotton are connected to Joe Hickey. Also, describe how Hickey influenced Cheryl's past career decisions.

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