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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. What song does Roxane sing during the first chapter?

2. What language does Carmen speak?

3. What do the generals wish to do about the hostages?

4. At the end of the chapter, who else is released?

5. Where was Messner when the hostage situation happened?

Short Essay Questions

1. How old do the terrorists seem to be?

2. When two terrorists are revealed to be females what changes?

3. How does Roxane begin to feel about Mr. Hosokawa?

4. Why does Messner become jealous of the hostages?

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

6. What aspects of the situation have led Simon to re-evaluate his life?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters in the book fall in love with Roxane. Are these characters actually in love with her or are they in lust with her?

What is the difference between lust and love?

Why is it important to recognize the difference between the two?

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

How does music become the universal language of the house?

How is music enjoyed by millions of people across different cultures?

What other modes of artistry help to create peace between people?

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