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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. What did Cheryl and Hickey do to the past men in Cheryl's life?

2. How does Karen learn about Hickey's motives of revenge for the kidnapping?

3. What information does Karen inform Will of when he calls her in Chapter 14?

4. What is Cheryl's response when asked why the Jennings family was targeted?

5. What conclusion does Will come up with over and over again as his last resort to help his family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what actions Will suggests the FBI take in order to locate Abby in Chapter 15.

2. Explain what drastic actions Hickey takes in the airport, in Chapter 17.

3. In Chapter 13, Harley Ferris is introduced. Who is he, and what does he do to help Will?

4. In Chapter 19, how does Will put his pilot's license in danger as he tries to takeoff?

5. What role does Harley Farris play in Chapter 15 after the cell phone signal is still not located?

6. In Chapter 13, Will uses force to get information out of Cheryl. Describe how he does this.

7. In Chapter 20, Hickey finally explains his final plan to Karen. Describe Hickey's plan.

8. Explain Will's plan to land the plane, as depicted in Chapter 20.

9. Explain the situation which connects Will and Hickey, as depicted in Chapter 12.

10. Describe what Hickey's plans involve after the kidnapping, as described in Chapter 15.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Will and Karen Jennings's relationship as it is first depicted in the book as compared to the relationship which Karen and Will seem to have formed by the end of the kidnapping. Support your answer with at least three specific examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Good vs. Evil is a theme depicted throughout the book "24 Hours." Classify the following character as good or evil: Abby Jennings, Will Jennings, Cheryl Jennings, Huey Cotton, Cheryl Lynn Tilly, and Joe Hickey. Give specific examples from the story for each character's classification.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 10, Karen and Abby seem to have gained control over the situation with Huey and Hickey. Abby finds Huey's cell phone and is able to contact Karen, and Karen is able to be forceful enough over Hickey to get him to do what he asks. However, this soon changes. Describe in detail what happens to both Abby and Karen to make them lose this power.

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