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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 is finally revealed by the end of this section?

2. The General's choice to use his son was ________.

3. What is Artkin's character perceived to be?

4. While everything happens, what happens to the helicopter?

5. Why does the General try to seek forgiveness?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the assault happens, what does Miro do?

2. What does the reader begin to wonder about Ben's involvement with the terrorists?

3. Why has Ben felt so much guilt over the past few years?

4. Why is Raymond forced to take more candy?

5. How does Kate start the bus?

6. To the reader, what does it seem like the General has chosen?

7. How does Artkin die?

8. What do the terrorists think will happen with the attack from Inner Delta?

9. Why does Artkin kill Raymond?

10. Where does Miro leave Kate's body?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author likens the children and young adults in the novel to game pawns.

Do you think this is an appropriate comparison for the author to make?

How do the adults use the children in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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

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