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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. As a result of the media coverage,Reese notices that
(a) He is getting maternal from girls
(b) He is becoming famous
(c) He is becoming more withdrawn
(d) He has become the new American Idol

2. Reese goes to jail for
(a) Being drunk and disorderly
(b) Drinking and driving
(c) Beating the coach
(d) Stealing and crashing the coach's car

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

4. Unlike Beth, her own children have always known
(a) They are intelligent
(b) They are safe
(c) They are loved
(d) They have insurance

5. Sam learns that his image is painted on
(a) A wall at Angelo's restaurant
(b) His bedroom wall
(c) A billboard outside of town
(d) Vincent's bedstead

Short Answer Questions

1. Ben assures Beth that his parents were

2. Vincent insists that, this night, Ben will

3. Sam visits Reese in jail to tell him that

4. Vincent considers his family's life to be like a

5. George Karras now suffers from

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Vincent not mention the kid he thought might be Ben?

3. Why does Beth seek out Nick again? Does she get what she wants?

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

5. How would you describe the ending of this story? Is it happy? Is the story a tragedy?

6. What was it that prompted Cecil to kidnap Ben?

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

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

9. Is George Karras a monster? How do we know?

10. Is Vincent's thesis topic ironic? Why, or why not?

(see the answer keys)

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