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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 the reader begin to wonder about Ben?

2. What does Kate beg them to do?

3. How does Artkin learn about the assault on the terrorists?

4. How does Artkin die?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Miro decide to kill Kate?

2. What does the reader discover about the General in this section?

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

4. How does Miro get away from the ambush?

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

6. Why does Kate become nervous and sad?

7. Why does Artkin kill Raymond?

8. How does Kate start the bus?

9. Where does Miro leave Kate's body?

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

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

Ben yearns for love but is unable to find it with Nettie.

Is this because he is not ready to love? Or has he not had enough life experiences to find this type of love.

Essay Topic 3

What qualities do Artkin and Miro share with one another? Are they typical father and son similarities

How has Artkin trained Miro to become a terrorist and how does Miro fight the urge to become a terrorist?

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