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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Seventies, what was a common occurrence in America?
(a) Serial killings.
(b) Riots.
(c) Bell bottom jeans.
(d) Terrorist hijackings.

2. As Chapter 5 begins, what does Ben hope he can gain from his father?
(a) Kindess.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Education.
(d) Help.

3. What does Kate remember about Miro?
(a) He has no interest in women.
(b) He is very conservative.
(c) He does not turn her in for going to the bathroom.
(d) He has a soft side.

4. Where did Ben grow up?
(a) With his Aunt Kelly.
(b) In NYC.
(c) On a military base.
(d) With his mother in the country.

5. What does Miro think of Artkin's plan?
(a) He thinks that Artkin is very intelligent and the plan is good.
(b) He thinks parts of the plan could be improved.
(c) He is worried the plan has not been fully thought out.
(d) He hopes he will be able to help carry the plan out.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Miro grown up?

2. What excites Miro although his brother is already dead?

3. What has Miro never seen?

4. Where does Kate put this object?

5. Why do they decide not to immediately kill the bus driver?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the novel begins, what is Ben Marchand waiting for?

2. What type of life did Ben lead while he was growing up?

3. Where did Ben fall in love with Nettie Haversham?

4. Where do the terrorists take the children?

5. Why is Miro excited about finally getting to participate with Artkin's plans?

6. What does Kate discover about Miro?

7. What is Ben very eager to do?

8. What is different about Miro and Ben?

9. According to Ben's father, what do the terrorists want?

10. Why doesn't Raymond fall asleep?

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