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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. As the accompanist gets sicker, what does one of the hostages do for him?

2. Where is the theater located?

3. What makes a hostage uprising impossible?

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

5. What new role does Gen take on for the group?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the terrorists learn that the President is not at the birthday party, what happens?

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

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

4. Although the terrorists seem to have all the control in the situation, what do the hostages offer?

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

6. Why is this time in the house so important for Carmen and how does she take advantage of her situation?

7. As the hostages get used to their new home, what do they learn about their surroundings?

8. Why does Mr. Hosokawa decide to attend his own birthday party?

9. Why does Mr. Hosokawa feel like the hostage situation is his fault?

10. When the terrorists choose not to shoot a dead body, what are they proving about themselves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do all of the characters join together to create a disillusioned environment in the house?

Why are they all eager to protect the fake world they have created?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, many characters experience jealousy towards one another for wanting Roxane.

- Why is jealousy a powerful and upsetting emotion?

- How can a person control their envy to live a better life? Name a character that has attempted to change themseleves by controlling their jealousy.

Essay Topic 3

As the guara settles over the house, it allows the hostages and terrorists to forget that they are on separate teams.

How is the guara a symbol for the unrealistic world that the hostages and terrorists now find themselves in?

Why does not being able to see outside of the house cause everyone to create their own worlds?

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