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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 was the year of Lena Beck's disappearance?

2. Two weeks after being found, what show does Jasmine want to catch up on?

3. What color did Lena's abductor die her hair?

4. What is the date when Lena talks to the policemen in the hospital?

5. What type of tea does Sister Ruth give Hannah?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Jasmin think she did to her abductor, and what do the police reveal happened?

2. What happened when Lena told her abductor to just get the rape over with after the children went to bed?

3. What does Jasmin tell the police when they inform her that her abductor and Jonathan have been found?

4. What happened when Lena refused to use the toilet before bedtime?

5. What does Jasmin get in the mail on page 143?

6. What do Matthias and Karin think when they see Hannah?

7. On page 2, what has Lena lost and gained?

8. What does Matthias remember about Lena's last day before she disappeared?

9. What is Jasmin's neighbor doing for her since she is back at her apartment?

10. What rules did Lena's abductor have for her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Hamstedt is considering whether Hannah has Asperger’s syndrome and autism. Why is Dr. Hamstedt considering a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome and autism for Hannah? Why does that seem to be a logical diagnosis for Hannah?

Essay Topic 2

The first night in the cabin, Jasmin is surprised at how normal her abductor appears. After Jasmine is cleaned up and has joined the family, what might an outsider think about the scene? How are appearances deceiving?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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