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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. While they wait to make their move to get Ben, Pat Cappadora

2. What does Beth realize about herself on this day/

3. Mr. Karras considers Ben to be

4. Candy has decided to divorce her husband, and

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the most astonishing thing about the Cappadoras finding Ben?

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

4. Why does Beth seek out Nick again? Does she get what she wants?

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

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

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

8. How did the FBI botch the job when they were involved in the search for Ben?

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

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

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

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

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.

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