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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. What does the General know about Ben?
(a) He knew Ben would make him proud.
(b) He knew Ben would be tortured.
(c) Ben would be a coward.
(d) That Ben would do anything for him.

2. Where does Miro put Kate's body?
(a) He buries it in a cemetery.
(b) In the school bus.
(c) In a river.
(d) He leaves it in the woods.

3. What does Kate underestimate?
(a) Miro's love for Artkin.
(b) Miro's hate of Artkin.
(c) Miro's problem with Kate.
(d) Miro's guilt over Artkin's death.

4. How was the General involved in Ben's school?
(a) He helped to design the school.
(b) He forced his wife to become a teacher.
(c) He donated a lot of money to Ben's school.
(d) He did not help at all.

5. How does Miro finally escape?
(a) He steals a cop car.
(b) By stealing a car.
(c) By stealing the bus and rushing off.
(d) He catches a boat to another country.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kate allowed to live?

2. Why is the General leading this new life?

3. Once Kate finally starts the bus, what happens?

4. What is unique about all of the children who have died?

5. Why are the other terrorists so mad at Miro?

Short Essay Questions

1. To the reader, what does it seem like the General has chosen?

2. What happens to Kate's rescue/escape attempt?

3. What does the reader begin to wonder about Ben's involvement with the terrorists?

4. Why does Miro decide to kill Kate?

5. What do the terrorists think will happen with the attack from Inner Delta?

6. When the assault happens, what does Miro do?

7. Why isn't Kate killed during or after her escape attempt?

8. How is the book's ending ironic?

9. Why isn't Miro blamed for his inability to control Kate?

10. How does Miro get away from the ambush?

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