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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. To Ben, the day of the hijacking begins as __________________.

2. What has Raymond attempted to do to the hijackers?

3. Who is in charge with negotiations with the military?

4. Why does this hijacking scare Miro?

5. Who has Ben's father been speaking with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the events of the novel show to the reader?

2. What does the reader immediately pick up on between Ben and his family?

3. What do the terrorists do with the child who has died?

4. Why did the author choose to pick the 1970s for the setting of the novel?

5. What does Ben remember about the morning of the hijacking?

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

7. Why does Kate get nervous about having the responsibility of saving the children that are on the bus?

8. Why is Miro excited for this day?

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

10. What do the terrorists hope to gain from the negotiations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Kate's character. Consider the following questions:

- What is the purpose of Kate's character?

- How does she attempt to use her own sexuality to free herself and the children?

Essay Topic 2

To you, what is the definition of humanity?

How do certain characters live up to this definition or fail?

Think of two instances in with a character has acted cruelly or against another human's rights.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the theme of forgiveness throughout the book. Choose three instances in which a character attempts to ask for forgiveness.

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