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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. Why was Cecil's mother unaware that Cecil had someone else's child?
2. Ben assures Beth that his parents were
3. How did the FBI handle the possibility of Cecil's involvement in Ben's kidnapping
4. What is it about Ben's eyes that Beth recognizes?
5. What unusual gesture does Beth make toward Kerry?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Candy feel about Ben's reappearance?
2. 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?
3. What does the boy who knocks at Beth's door want?
4. How would you describe the ending of this story? Is it happy? Is the story a tragedy?
5. Why will Cecil Lockhart not have to pay a price for having kidnapped Ben?
6. What is a clue that Sam is going downhill living with the Cappadoras?
7. How did the FBI botch the job when they were involved in the search for Ben?
8. What does the court order in terms of custody of Ben/Sam? Why?
9. Ben has disappeared again. Where has he gone, and why?
10. Why did Vincent not mention the kid he thought might be Ben?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The elder Cappadoras served cannolis to the police force during the search for Ben. As caterers, they prepare Italian foods for many different occasions. Do a study of authentic Italian food and create a menu for a typical Italian dinner, including dessert and beverages. In addition, provide recipes for each dish.
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
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?
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