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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Karen try to do to distract Hickey once they return from the cabin to keep him from forcing himself on her?
(a) She calls the police.
(b) She tries to get him drunk.
(c) She locks him in the basement.
(d) She gives him a sleeping pill.

2. How is the president of the cell phone provider connected to the one of the characters in the book?
(a) The president is Abby's grandfather.
(b) The president is Margaret McDill.
(c) The president is one of Will's former patients.
(d) Hickey is the president of the cell phone privider.

3. After Cheryl first explains the kidnapping, Will knows that he has to do what in order to help his daughter and wife?
(a) Escape from the hotel.
(b) Obtain Cheryl's help.
(c) Not get the ransom money.
(d) Kill the kidnapper.

4. What is the purpose of the drug Restorase?
(a) To control paralysis.
(b) To counteract the effects of the drug Anectine.
(c) An additive cancer drug.
(d) To control psychosis.

5. What is the kidnapper's excuse to not let Karen go to the bank?
(a) She cannot leave the house.
(b) It is a holiday and the banks are not open.
(c) Will has to be one who gets the money.
(d) The banks are about to close.

6. How was Cheryl raised?
(a) In an abusive home.
(b) In a caring family environment.
(c) As part of a wealthy family.
(d) In a foster home.

7. In the beginning of Chapter 3, who does Hickey attempt to reassure that Abby is safe?
(a) Karen Jennings.
(b) Margaret McDill.
(c) Cheryl Lynn Tilly.
(d) Will Jennings.

8. Why can't much action be taken after the McDills tell their story?
(a) The detectives do not believe the story.
(b) For fear of placing the current kidnapped child in more danger.
(c) The police are already on the kidnapped child case.
(d) The case occurred too long ago for police record.

9. What does the kidnapper use to kidnap Abby?
(a) A blindfold.
(b) A net.
(c) A canvas bag.
(d) A rag soaked in chloroform.

10. Why does Karen cooperate for Hickey and his sexual advances?
(a) In hopes of sparing Abby pain or death.
(b) Karen is influenced by alcohol.
(c) She starts to develop feelings for Hickey.
(d) Hickey drugged Karen with medication.

11. When Peter finds his mother what is his reaction?
(a) He begins to cry.
(b) He is mad at her.
(c) He is afraid because of her wild, unusual appearance.
(d) He becomes extremely excited and runs to her.

12. Who knocks on Karen's door right after Hickey explains his kidnapping scheme to Karen?
(a) The kidnapper's partner.
(b) Huey Cotton.
(c) A fellow junior league member.
(d) A family friend.

13. What part of Huey's body does Karen slice open?
(a) His neck.
(b) His arm.
(c) His thigh.
(d) His hand.

14. Will and Karen are given no choice but to conclude the kidnapping by __________.
(a) Continuing to call the police.
(b) Conceding like the families before them.
(c) Killing Hickey.
(d) Running away and trying to find Abby themselves.

15. What does Dr. McDill find out that his wife is hiding?
(a) Hickey forced her to perform acts of sex.
(b) Hickey made her pay more ransom than he initially knew about.
(c) Mrs. McDill knows about the current kidnapping.
(d) Mrs. McDill personally knew the kidnappers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Abby attempts to call 911?

2. What does the FBI want to have completed before the kidnappers are tipped-off that they are suspects in the kidnapping crime?

3. As Will continues to track the cell phone president, what occurs?

4. How does Karen help Hickey after she injures him?

5. How many mothers did Karen find out that Hickey has raped?

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