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

2. Why don't the terrorists decide to kill Kate?
(a) They like Kate.
(b) They think Kate will be more valuable alive.
(c) They hope Kate will take care of them.
(d) They do not wish to kill Kate because she takes care of the children.

3. How does Kate use her sexuality in the book?
(a) She uses it to make Miro uncomfortable and confused.
(b) She does not use her sexuality.
(c) She uses it to persuade Artkin into following her directions.
(d) She is unsuccessful in seducing Miro.

4. What are the names of all four terrorists?
(a) Miro Stroll, Antibbe and Kirre.
(b) Artkin, Miro, Stroll and Kirre.
(c) Miro, Artkin, Stroll and Maye.
(d) Miro, Artkin, Antibbe and Stroll.

5. In his prime, what was the General considered?
(a) A strong determined man.
(b) Someone to look up to in the community.
(c) A very handsome man.
(d) An extremely intelligent man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the author trying to prove is very tragic?

2. During the hijacking, what does Miro struggle with?

3. Why is this object important?

4. What is Miro doing before Kate tries to take off?

5. Where does Miro put Kate's body?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the deaths horribly tragic in the book?

2. What did the General do to Ben to make sure, that he could always know what was happening with Ben?

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

4. Why does Artkin kill Raymond?

5. Why is Raymond forced to take more candy?

6. What explains Ben's need for forgiveness from his father.

7. How does Kate start the bus?

8. What led to Ben's suicide.

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

10. As the General looks back on the day of the hijacking, what does he wonder?

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