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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. Pat is not willing to

2. As a result of the media coverage,Reese notices that

3. Ben assures Beth that his parents were

4. How does Beth calm herself down before starting her picture taking?

5. Arranged in Ben's honor, the familly attends

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beth steady herself for photographing scenes?

2. What is the primary reason for Sam's depression and unhappiness?

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

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

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

6. What might have been the reason that Vincent did not share the unfortunate interaction with his coach with Dr. Kilgore?

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

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

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

10. What important detail does Sam share with Reese when he visits Reese is in jail?

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

Pat Cappadora and Beth Kerry are both dyed-in-the-wool Catholics, although he is Italian and she is Irish. Research and compare the differences in Catholicism in the Irish culture as compared to the Italian culture. How are they different? How are they the same?

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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