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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does the reader ever really learn about Ben's mother?
(a) No, because she is dead.
(b) Yes, Ben mentions her briefly.
(c) Yes, but only through the General's eyes.
(d) No.

2. Why are the other terrorists so mad at Miro?
(a) He does not act excited about their cause.
(b) He did not search Kate.
(c) He is sloppy and careless,
(d) He let Kate charm him.

3. Why is the General leading this new life?
(a) Because of his horrible decision to use his son for the military.
(b) He wants a new wife.
(c) He wanted a new start to life.
(d) Because his wife left him.

4. When does Kate think she can steal the bus?
(a) Before dawn.
(b) After nightfall.
(c) When Miro goes outside for air.
(d) When Miro decides to go to the bathroom.

5. What does the General make sure that Ben had?
(a) A sign of peace.
(b) Real information.
(c) False information to share.
(d) The right message for the terrorists.

6. How does Miro feel after the others berate him for overlooking Kate's search?
(a) Humiliated.
(b) Humiliated and angry.
(c) Angry with Kate.
(d) Hurt that Artkin did not help him.

7. What does Kate finally decide to do with the children?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Force them to stay quiet.
(c) Tell them a story.
(d) Play them some music.

8. Does the author provide some kind of closure for Kate's character and her family?
(a) No, the reader never knows what Kate's family thinks.
(b) Yes. The author describes Kate's funeral.
(c) Yes. Kate's life is explored in a different section of the novel.
(d) No. Kate is never avenged.

9. How much in advance does the American assault begin on the terrorists?
(a) Five hours early.
(b) Two days early.
(c) An hour early.
(d) A day early.

10. What does the reader begin to wonder about Ben?
(a) Whether or not Ben will attempt to overthrow the terrorists.
(b) Whether or not Ben is the messenger to Artkin.
(c) Maybe Ben will have some secret training to deal with this situation.
(d) If Ben will make it out alive.

11. How was the General involved in Ben's school?
(a) He forced his wife to become a teacher.
(b) He helped to design the school.
(c) He did not help at all.
(d) He donated a lot of money to Ben's school.

12. What does Kate underestimate?
(a) Miro's problem with Kate.
(b) Miro's love for Artkin.
(c) Miro's hate of Artkin.
(d) Miro's guilt over Artkin's death.

13. Why does Kate finally encourage Raymond to eat the candy?
(a) Raymond needs food, so he has to eat the candy.
(b) She does not wish for Raymond to get hurt by the terrorists.
(c) Because the terrorists realize he is more lucid than other children.
(d) Because she wants him to get some rest.

14. Who is Artkin shot by?
(a) Miro, who is fed up with him.
(b) An overhead helicopter.
(c) A US fighter.
(d) Ben, who has gotten a gun from a terrorists.

15. What main theme is seen in this section?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Self loathing.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the General know about Ben?

2. How do the terrorists react to this death?

3. When Ben dies, what does he see himself as?

4. Where does he hide her?

5. How long does Ben have to stay stationed?

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