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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. Silence followed after the thief and his men _______________.
(a) Stopped fighting.
(b) Stopped banging on the sides of the house.
(c) Raised an alarm cry for help.
(d) Laughed.

2. Jonathan tells the thief he can ____ him and his family if he comes inside and finds what Jonathan does not have.
(a) Beat.
(b) Have.
(c) Tie up.
(d) Shoot.

3. After the robbery what time do the neighbors come to Jonathan's home?
(a) Noon.
(b) Lunch time.
(c) That evening.
(d) First light.

4. In his attempt to negotiate, how does Jonathan address the thief and his men?
(a) "Happy survivors."
(b) "My brothers."
(c) "My comrades."
(d) "My friends."

5. The thief finally tells Jonathan to bring the money "____!"
(a) Here.
(b) Now.
(c) Over.
(d) Quick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Jonathan sleeping when he was awakened?

2. What money does Jonathan offer to the thief instead of the demanded amount?

3. When Jonathan tries to negotiate what does the thief leader threaten to do?

4. How many gallons does the container hold that Jonathan gets ready to take with him, while his neighbors watch?

5. The thief insists he does not like to make "____."

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do the thieves call to help the family?

2. Who is at the door and what do they want?

3. What causes Jonathan to wake so suddenly?

4. What does Jonathan realize as he prepares to negotiate with the leader thief?

5. Who comes to Jonathan's home at first light and what do they see?

6. What is Jonathan's attitude toward his neighbors in the light of day after the robbery?

7. Why is the family even more frightened after the thieves call for help?

8. What do the thieves ask for, and what do they say they will do if they don't get it?

9. What is significant about Jonathan's eldest being up and about at first light?

10. What does Jonathan do or say to convince the thief he does not have the amount of the requested ransom?

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