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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. The hijackers give the children candy, but what is wrong with it?

2. Why does Miro think it is right for him to commit murder?

3. What do both Ben and the General choose to use to convey their feelings throughout the novel?

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

5. What did Ben's father work as?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is different about Miro and Ben?

2. What was the General in charge of while he worked at Forte Delta?

3. What is Ben very eager to do?

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

5. Where do the terrorists take the children?

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

7. When Ben's father arrives at Ben's dorm, what do the two men do?

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

9. When Artkin summons Miro, what does he tell him about?

10. What does the reader realize as the narration of the novel continues?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author believes that many of the characters have had their innocence stolen. Explain how the following characters have had this taken away from them:

- Raymond

- Kate

- Ben

Essay Topic 2

Cruelty is another major theme in the novel. How do the following characters, act cruelly towards another human being?

- Miro

- Artkin

- The General

- Kate

Essay Topic 3

In your opinion, did Ben's father choose this work over his son's life?

Explain your stance. Provide information from the book to support your point.

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