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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. How did the FBI handle the possibility of Cecil's involvement in Ben's kidnapping
(a) They missed clues and ignored the possibility
(b) They fingerprinted Cecil's small son
(c) They never had Cecil's fingerprints
(d) They thoroughly investigated Cecil

2. Why does Reese see the luncheon as a "manger scene?"
(a) Ben's mother is beaming
(b) Everyone is there to worship Ben
(c) Ben is wrapped in blankets
(d) There are animals surrounding the scene

3. Vincent and Ben begin to bond with
(a) A huge argument over Kerry
(b) A tug of war with a red bunny
(c) A discussion of their terrible mothers
(d) A basketball game and pizza

4. Beth is considering
(a) Being a waitress at the restaurant
(b) Putting Vincent in reform school
(c) Remarrying
(d) Returning to college

5. How does Vincent portray himself to his new-found brother?
(a) He wants Ben to think he is a tough guy
(b) He tries to act like a crazy person
(c) He wants Ben to think he is an intellectual
(d) He wants to appear very grown up

Short Answer Questions

1. Pat begins sleeping on the couch when

2. How does Beth try to steady herself when taking photographs?

3. Beth cannot restrain herself from

4. Now that Ben may be found, what ironic fact do we learn about Reese?

5. Beth's romantic feelings about Nick are dissolved when she learns

Short Essay Questions

1. What small detail of Ben's disappearance does Reese finally discuss in words with Dr. Kilgore?

2. Ben has disappeared again. Where has he gone, and why?

3. How does Vincent present himself to his long-lost little brother, Sam?

4. What is the most astonishing thing about the Cappadoras finding Ben?

5. Who is Cecil Lockhart, and why is her photo on George's mantel?

6. What might have been the reason that Vincent did not share the unfortunate interaction with his coach with Dr. Kilgore?

7. What does the court order in terms of custody of Ben/Sam? Why?

8. What important detail does Sam share with Reese when he visits Reese is in jail?

9. How does Beth steady herself for photographing scenes?

10. How did the FBI botch the job when they were involved in the search for Ben?

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