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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. Why does Beth read English novels?
(a) The characters are emotionally detached
(b) She enjoys the mundane nature of the stories
(c) She likes the long, drawn-out plots
(d) The characters are polite and proper

2. What is it about Ben's eyes that Beth recognizes?
(a) They look Irish and Italian
(b) They are bright green
(c) They are ringed with black lashes
(d) They are almost lashless

3. How is Candy reacting to Ben's reappearance in the Cappadora's life?
(a) She is happy but wants Ben to stay with Mr. Karras
(b) She feels deep remorse and a sense of failure
(c) She does not care much for Ben
(d) She wishes Vincent would be nicer to Ben

4. Now that Ben may be found, what ironic fact do we learn about Reese?
(a) He has suspected for a long time who Ben really was
(b) He blames Ben for his mother's indifference
(c) He still does not like his mother
(d) He does not want Ben to return to the family

5. What seems to have happened to Beth on this day?
(a) Her mental health seems restored
(b) Her hope is gone
(c) Her depression has deepened
(d) Her desire to take pictures is gone

Short Answer Questions

1. What unusual gesture does Beth make toward Kerry?

2. Reese hates the school coach because he

3. As a result of the media coverage,Reese notices that

4. How are the Cappadoras feeling about Reese now that Ben has returned?

5. Reese finally admits that in the hotel lobby he told little Ben to

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Beth discover when Vincent leaves for school on this memorable morning when the family is about to re-claim Ben? How does it make her feel?

4. What is a clue that Sam is going downhill living with the Cappadoras?

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

6. Why will Cecil Lockhart not have to pay a price for having kidnapped Ben?

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

8. Why does Reese refer to the celebration of Ben's return as a "manger scene?"

9. What does the boy who knocks at Beth's door want?

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

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