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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even though he is getting extremely ill, what does the accompanist decide to do?
(a) Hide in one of the bedrooms.
(b) He decides to stay at Rueben's house to protect Roxane.
(c) Go home and take is diabetes medicine.
(d) He thinks it is time to leave and tries to take Roxane with him.

2. Who is allowed to leave Ruben's home?
(a) No one.
(b) Only sick people and children.
(c) Only women.
(d) All of the women and sick with the exception of Roxane and Ruben.

3. What dichotomy between the setting and characters is established right away?
(a) The setting is chaotic while the people are calm.
(b) Everyone feels horror in a place of beauty.
(c) The entire theater is especially panicked.
(d) Everyone is calm.

4. When the Vice President comes forward to speak with the terrorists, what does he tell them?
(a) He says he is now the President.
(b) He explains that the President is not there.
(c) He tells them the President is severely sick.
(d) That the President will not respond to hostages.

5. How does Roxane Cross feel about being the only woman forced to stay?
(a) Sad and unfortunate.
(b) She is outraged and upset.
(c) Resigned.
(d) Desperate.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the chapter, who else is released?

2. What is clear about Hosokawa's feelings towards her?

3. What do the hostages think is happening while some are led out of the room?

4. Has Simon always been the best husband?

5. How does Roxane react to Mr. Hosokawa's apology?

(see the answer key)

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