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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. Where does Will attempt to land the plane, as he tries to rescue his family?

2. Whose car is Cheryl able to recognize while she and Will are flying Will's plane?

3. Where does Will land the plane once he discovers Abby?

4. Who is the first character which Hickey shoots?

5. What method of locating Huey does Will think is the best once he discovers Abby's likely location?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Margaret McDill's attitude and James McDill's attitude while in the Jackson Police Department, in Chapter 11.

2. In Chapter 20, Hickey finally explains his final plan to Karen. Describe Hickey's plan.

3. Describe how Hickey's actions toward Stephanie Morgan in Chapter 15 reminds the reader about Hickey's personality.

4. Explain the situation which connects Will and Hickey, as depicted in Chapter 12.

5. In Chapter 19, how does Will put his pilot's license in danger as he tries to takeoff?

6. The McDill's recognize whose mugshot in Chapter 12? What does this information prove?

7. In Chapter 16, describe how Hickey finds out that the FBI have been contacted.

8. In Chapter 11, explain how Cheryl tries to relax Will.

9. Explain what drastic actions Hickey takes in the airport, in Chapter 17.

10. At the end of Chapter 14, what causes the reader to begin to question Abby's safety?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the beginning of the book Will leaves for the Mississippi Medical Association's annual meeting, for which he is the keynote speaker. Describe how the topic of Will's keynote speech is foreshadowing for events later in the book involving Cheryl. What exactly does Will's drug do?

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 Joe Hickey's motive behind letting Karen Jennings bring Abby her insulin injections. Explain whether Hickey's actions are done with compassion for Abby and her illness.

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