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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. Reese goes to jail for
2. As a result of the media coverage,Reese notices that
3. Unlike Beth, her own children have always known
4. Ben is somewhat distraught over the fact that
5. While they wait to make their move to get Ben, Pat Cappadora
Short Essay Questions
1. What is a clue that Sam is going downhill living with the Cappadoras?
2. Ben has disappeared again. Where has he gone, and why?
3. How does Beth steady herself for photographing scenes?
4. Why does Beth seek out Nick again? Does she get what she wants?
5. 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?
6. What does the court order in terms of custody of Ben/Sam? Why?
7. How did the FBI botch the job when they were involved in the search for Ben?
8. What might have been the reason that Vincent did not share the unfortunate interaction with his coach with Dr. Kilgore?
9. What was it that prompted Cecil to kidnap Ben?
10. What is the most astonishing thing about the Cappadoras finding Ben?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the characters from this story and write an in-depth description of the effects on the character from the moment of Ben's disappearance until the end of the story. Provide details of, not only what is evident, but what might not be evident. (For instance, we do not know how Vincent felt about the neighbors' comments about having to take care of him, but what kind of effect might this utlimately have had on him?
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
Write an essay that compares and contrasts the Cappadora family and the Kerry family. What traits do we see, and how have they affected the two generations that are the main characters in the story?
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