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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 does Will insist on taking with him into the bank?

2. How much money does Will try to give to Cheryl in a last attempt to receive her help?

3. What does Will have to take with him as he leaves the bank?

4. What information does Karen inform Will of when he calls her in Chapter 14?

5. Instead of shooting Abby, who does Hickey accidentally shoot?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 18, in what way does the reader realize that Abby is a lot stronger than her parents give her credit for when it comes to her health?

2. What instructions are given to Will from Hickey in Chapter 18 after Hickey discovers why the police are following him?

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

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

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

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

7. Explain Chery's actions in Chapter 20 after the plane starts burning.

8. What information about Abby's location does Will want to receive from Cheryl and what does he actually receive, throughout Chapter 13?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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

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