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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. How had the General learned almost everything he knew about Ben?

2. In his prime, what was the General considered?

3. What does he hope to do now that the mission is over?

4. Where does he hide her?

5. Why is Kate allowed to live?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Miro think about as Artkin tortures Ben?

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

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

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

7. Why is Raymond forced to take more candy?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Kate's character. Consider the following questions:

- What is the purpose of Kate's character?

- How does she attempt to use her own sexuality to free herself and the children?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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