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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. At the police station, who does Dr. McDill recognize in a photo?

2. What game does Abby convince Huey to play with her while in the cabin?

3. Hickey tells Karen about a ranch he bought where?

4. When Hickey asks Will if he contacted the FBI, how does Will respond?

5. Hickey is convinced that who called the FBI?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13, Harley Ferris is introduced. Who is he, and what does he do to help Will?

2. In Chapter 19, how does Hickey realize that Will and Cheryl have been lying about their location?

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

4. Briefly explain the end result for all three of the kidnappers, Hickey, Huey, and Cheryl, as described at the end of Chapter 20.

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

6. In Chapter 14, what is Huey depicted as doing for Abby that he is also seen doing in the first chapter?

7. In Chapter 12, why does Karen feel the need to warn Will?

8. Explain how Cheryl and Hickey used to blackmail men, as depicted in Chapter 11.

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

10. Explain how Will finally receives Cheryl's help in Chapter 18?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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