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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the chapter, who else is released?
(a) The non buisness men.
(b) The people with less political connections.
(c) The shorter men.
(d) At the end of the chapter, the less wealthy people are released.

2. By not shooting the dead man, what are the terrorists showing?
(a) They hate the dead.
(b) They are softies.
(c) They have repsect for the dead.
(d) They hate sick people.

3. What do the terrorists demand from the audience members?
(a) Respect.
(b) Their kindness.
(c) All of their money and jewelry.
(d) Their attention.

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

5. Why does Mr. Hosokawa feel responsible for the the kidnapping?
(a) Everyone was in the theater for his birthday.
(b) He did not do anything to help save the people.
(c) His government warned him not to come.
(d) He wants alone time with Roxane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Right away, as the novel begins, what is clear to the reader concerning Roxane?

2. What do they discover about the accompanist?

3. What might the terrorists be like?

4. What does the whole room begin to assume about their relationship (Roxane and the accompanist)?

5. After the accompanist dies, what do the generals contemplate?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the hostages and terrorists find a way to communicate with one another?

2. Who is finally allowed to leave the house and why?

3. What feelings does Roxane make everyone feel throughout the house?

4. As time goes on, how do the hostages and terrorists start to treat one another?

5. Why has Gen become incredibly busy during his stay at Ruben's house?

6. Why does Roxane feel awkward while giving her speech about Christoph?

7. What type of mood is set for the beginning of the novel?

8. What is happening to the health of the accompanist?

9. How have Ruben and Roxane adjusted into their roles in the house?

10. How does Gen make himself important during this scary time?

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