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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 to Huey's car that slows his and Abby's progress?

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

3. When Hickey calls Cheryl, after she gave all known information to Will, what is Cheryl's next response?

4. Dr. McDill identifies a security photo of Cheryl taken from where?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain who Stephanie Morgan is and her role in Chapter 15.

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

4. In the beginning of Chapter 17, what information about Abby's health makes the reader even more concerned?

5. Describe what Hickey's plans involve after the kidnapping, as described in Chapter 15.

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Good vs. Evil is a theme depicted throughout the book "24 Hours." Classify the following character as good or evil: Abby Jennings, Will Jennings, Cheryl Jennings, Huey Cotton, Cheryl Lynn Tilly, and Joe Hickey. Give specific examples from the story for each character's classification.

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