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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the lovely Roxane Cross singing at this particular theater?
(a) This is her last show before she retires.
(b) For Mr. Katsumi Hosokawa's birthday.
(c) She was paid a large amount to sing.
(d) She is in love with Hosokawa and wants him to have a great birthday.

2. If he had gone back to the hotel, would he still be alive?
(a) Yes, he would be resting and feeling better.
(b) No, he could have been attacked.
(c) No, the terrorists would not let him go.
(d) Yes, he could have gotten more insulin.

3. When the terrorists discover that the President is not at the performance, how do they feel?
(a) Crazed with anger. They begin killing people.
(b) Angry, they want to kill him.
(c) Confused. They are not sure what to do next.
(d) Disgruntled.

4. What does this setting allow the hostages to feel like?
(a) They want to leave desperatley.
(b) They are enclosed and trapped.
(c) Very comfortable.
(d) They begin to feel like they could be anywhere in the world.

5. What is Mr. Hosokawa's occupation?
(a) The ambassador to the US.
(b) Assistant to the president.
(c) A successful businessman.
(d) A great lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Unfortunately for the accompanist, what is happening to him?

2. What does Messner learn about Carmen?

3. What type of role do you think that Father Arguedas will take on in the story?

4. Where are the hostages really being taken?

5. After the lights have gone out in the theater, what do the attendees finally realize?

(see the answer key)

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