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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. What happens when Abby attempts to call 911?

2. What does the kidnapper use to kidnap Abby?

3. Why does Karen cooperate for Hickey and his sexual advances?

4. Where does Karen hide the scalpel?

5. What is Margaret's reaction to finding her son?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Margaret McDill convinced that she and her son Peter will surely be murdered, in Chapter 1?

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

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

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

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 Cotton is depicted in Chapter 1.

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

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

10. Describe the drug Restorase that Will is presenting at the medical association meeting, as described in Chapter 4.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain Huey Cotton's character development. How does the reader's opinion change as the book continues? Describe how he able to able to help Abby. Also, explain how Will attempts to help Huey at the end of the book to prove his gratitude.

Essay Topic 3

Explain exactly what Joe Hickey does to each of the mothers of the kidnapped children. Explain how these actions affected both Margaret McDill and Karen Jennings.

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