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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. The university hospital has managed to

2. Why does Candy want to go to Minneapolis?

3. What kind of school did Beth attend?

4. What does Reese do at night while he is in bed?

5. Bringing presents for Ben is referred to as

Short Essay Questions

1. What precipitates Pat's episode with his heart that results in his being hospitalized?

2. Who volunteers to identify the body of a child at the morgue, and why?

3. What conversation sets off Reese's heart palpitations while in Dr. Kilgore's office?

4. What makes Ben's disappearance an increasing nightmare for Beth Cappadora?

5. An example of how 12-year old Vincent is having to care for his sister is provided in this chapter. Describe it.

6. What gift does Vincent's grandfather give him as they discuss grief?

7. What does Beth's willingness to see a psychic indicate? What is Loretta's message?

8. What is ironic about Beth's feeling that, if she loves her other children, she will be "cheating" on Ben?

9. How does Christmas eve turn into a debacle at the Cappadoras'?

10. Discuss the significance of the discovery of Ben's small shoe.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research theme restaurants. Choose two that you find the most interesting, and find out more about them. Write about amenities, menus and ambience and, if possible, do an interview with the manager to learn about their most popular dishes, and details of their success.

Essay Topic 2

How much influence do you believe television, movies and video games have on teenagers? Do you think kids are more apt to try stunts like Reese's explosions when they have been exposed to these things? Support your answers with evidence.

Essay Topic 3

Many crimes are solved with the help of psychic mediums. Do some research and write an essay on a specific case that was solved with the help from someone who is able to "see" more than the average investigator. Conclude your essay with your opinions about psychic activitites.

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