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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. Where is Miro when the assault begins?

2. Why are the other terrorists so mad at Miro?

3. What are the names of all four terrorists?

4. What is Miro's character perceived to be?

5. What does Kate underestimate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Kate become nervous and sad?

3. Where does Miro leave Kate's body?

4. What does the General remember about the day of the hijacking?

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

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

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

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

9. When the assault happens, what does Miro do?

10. How does Kate start the bus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine the ending of the novel and then discuss how the ending of the novel tragic and unfair.

What is an alternate ending you would have liked to see for the story?

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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