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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. How does Vincent react to the limelight surrounding Ben's return?

2. Ben is somewhat distraught over the fact that

3. Why does Candy Bliss cry over Ben's photos?

4. Turning to Nick for understanding about Sam's loneliness, Nick

5. What does the young neighbor boy want who knocks at Beth's door?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Candy feel about Ben's reappearance?

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

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

10. How does Beth steady herself for photographing scenes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Beth Cappadora probably could have used a course in child-raising. Write an essay entitled Raising Children 101, and define the basic behaviors and actions necessary to raise normal, healthy, strong and independent children who are good citizens and quality people. This is not easy, but try to narrow it down to the most basic needs of a healthy child.

Essay Topic 2

What does it take to become a professional photographer? What kinds of schooling and talent are required to become well-known and paid for your photos, like Beth Cappadora? Do some research on the web and write an expository essay for the student who aspires to be a photographer.

Essay Topic 3

Their are many ironic moments in this story. Focus on one ironic event of your own choosing, and write about how the irony is crafted, why it is ironic, and how long it takes to understand the irony as one reads the story.

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