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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. Who has Ben's father been speaking with?

2. Did Nettie seem to be in love with Ben?

3. What happens as they take the bus to a secure location?

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

5. What does Kate suffer from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the reader immediately pick up on between Ben and his family?

2. Why does Kate get nervous about having the responsibility of saving the children that are on the bus?

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

4. What do the terrorists do with the child who has died?

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

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

7. When was the first time that Ben had learned about Inner Delta?

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

9. What does the reader realize as the narration of the novel continues?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the characters in the novel feel regret over their past actions.

Examine the motives and actions of the following characters. If they regretted any of their actions, describe it:

- Miro

- The General

- Ben

Essay Topic 2

The author likens the children and young adults in the novel to game pawns.

Do you think this is an appropriate comparison for the author to make?

How do the adults use the children in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Is foreshadowing a device that Cormier uses throughout his novel?

If so, what characters, or section of the novel does he choose to use this device in.

Give 3 instances of foreshadowing.

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