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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where Carmen is from, how do children make a better life for themselves?
(a) They go to work in factories.
(b) They get an education.
(c) They are sold into work camps.
(d) They join terrorists groups.

2. As the opera singer kisses the opera singer what happens in the novel?
(a) The chandiler crashes.
(b) The singer has a heart attack.
(c) A great love affair begins.
(d) The lights in the theater go out.

3. By now, how long have they been at the house?
(a) Five days.
(b) A year.
(c) For many, many weeks.
(d) A day or two.

4. What have all the hostages been told to do?
(a) Lie on the floor.
(b) Give up all their cell phones.
(c) Contact their families because they will be killed.
(d) Give up all hope.

5. What does Gen finally realize?
(a) He does not like relaying love messages.
(b) He will edit to save his job.
(c) He wishes he could take a break.
(d) It is not up to him to edit other people's messages.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Beatriz when she visits Father?

2. How has Ruben acted while held prisoner in his own home?

3. What do they find in the accompanist's pockets?

4. What does Messner realize about this hostage situation?

5. Who is situated in the theater?

(see the answer key)

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