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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what time period is the novel set?
(a) 1980s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1960s.
(d) 1970s.

2. Who has Ben's father been speaking with?
(a) The dean of the school.
(b) All of Ben's teacher.
(c) Ben's mother.
(d) Ben's friends.

3. What is Ben very eager to find?
(a) Peace with his father.
(b) Love.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Hope.

4. What is the dead child's name?
(a) Charles McMann.
(b) Kevin McMann.
(c) Charles McCain.
(d) Kevin Charles.

5. What does Ben realize as he types his story?
(a) He hopes that Nettie will go on a date with him.
(b) He is dreading his father's visit.
(c) He is hoping he can fix the relationship with his mother.
(d) He wishes that he had more direction in his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kate remember about Miro?

2. What is the bus driver's name?

3. What does Ben Marchand seem to carry around with him?

4. What is one thing the terrorists hope to gain from the hijacking?

5. What has Miro never seen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Miro excited about finally getting to participate with Artkin's plans?

2. What was the General in charge of while he worked at Forte Delta?

3. Where did Ben fall in love with Nettie Haversham?

4. When Kate is using the bathroom, what does she find?

5. How do the terrorists get all the children to fall asleep?

6. What does Kate hope for when she hears the helicopters overhead?

7. What do the events of the novel show to the reader?

8. What do the terrorists hope to gain from the negotiations?

9. What does Ben remember about the morning of the hijacking?

10. When Kate asks to take all of the children to the bathroom, what is she given instead?

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