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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 the law treat Cecil?

2. How is Sam different from the Cappadoras?

3. What is the name of the neighbor boy who knocks at Beth's door?

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

5. What do Sam and Reese do together that bonds them?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What effect does seeing Ben have on Beth? Why?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Beth steady herself for photographing scenes?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pretend you are a psychologist. Make a list of the traits displayed by Beth Cappadora. Go on the Internet and gain a cursory understanding of them, and write an essay describing her character and what her childhood may have been like. Draw a conclusion as to what you believe is her basic, underlying psychological problem.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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