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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 does Kate find in her wallet?

2. At what time should Artikin's action happen?

3. What is Miro eager for?

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

5. What else does Miro tell Kate about concerning his home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ben very eager to do?

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

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

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

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

6. What type of life did Ben lead while he was growing up?

7. What does Kate discover about Miro?

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

9. As Part 3 begins, what is Ben hoping happens?

10. Why doesn't Raymond fall asleep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

To you, what is the definition of humanity?

How do certain characters live up to this definition or fail?

Think of two instances in with a character has acted cruelly or against another human's rights.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the theme of forgiveness throughout the book. Choose three instances in which a character attempts to ask for forgiveness.

Essay Topic 3

In your opinion, did Ben's father choose this work over his son's life?

Explain your stance. Provide information from the book to support your point.

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