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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. Once Kate finally starts the bus, what happens?

2. Where is Miro when the assault begins?

3. Why is this object important?

4. As Part 7 begins, what does the reader notice has changed?

5. The day of the hijacking, where does the General search for his son?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Artkin die?

4. Why are the deaths horribly tragic in the book?

5. What is shocking about the end of the novel?

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

7. Why does Miro decide to kill Kate?

8. How is the book's ending ironic?

9. Why does Artkin kill Raymond?

10. How does Miro get away from the ambush?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It seems as though the author is constantly trying to compare the lives of the three main characters. What themes does the author seem to emphasize with Kate, Ben, and Miro?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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