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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 is Candy reacting to Ben's reappearance in the Cappadora's life?

2. During her day spent with Sam, Beth begins to understandto

3. Ben is a gifted

4. How does the law treat Cecil?

5. How does Beth try to steady herself when taking photographs?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Beth steady herself for photographing scenes?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a life for Ben in the nine years he was missing from the Cappadora family. In a side-story, write about his childhood with George and Cecil, and what kind of child-rearing he may have been exposed to during that time, using what you know from his character after he reappeared to the Cappadoras.

Essay Topic 2

Write a well-researched essay on the effects of stress and cigarettes on the heart, using Pat Cappadora as a model. From your essay, create a short public service announcement regarding these issues.

Essay Topic 3

Do some research on the Amber Alert and write an essay explaining how it works. Give your opinion as to whether the Amber Alert may have helped in the search for Ben Cappadora, and why.

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