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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the hostages think is happening while some are led out of the room?
(a) They are not sure what to think.
(b) They think the hostages are being questioned.
(c) The hostages are being beaten one at a time.
(d) They think people are being killed one at a time.

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

3. Who is Joachim Messner?
(a) A detective.
(b) An American spy.
(c) A police investigator.
(d) A Red Cross negotiator.

4. What fateful decision does Father Arguedas make?
(a) The Father chose not to go to the concert, which saved his life.
(b) He decides to stay at Ruben's house insstead of being let go with other hostages.
(c) He decides to leave all the hostages.
(d) He decides to help the sick accompanist.

5. After the lights have gone out in the theater, what do the attendees finally realize?
(a) The ambulance is not coming.
(b) The theater has been taken over by a group of terrorists.
(c) They will not get to hear the amazing singer.
(d) The president has not showed up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes the language that everyone can communicate through?

2. Why are Gen's services needed right away?

3. Right away, as the novel begins, what is clear to the reader concerning Roxane?

4. Why is the lovely Roxane Cross singing at this particular theater?

5. When the hostages look out of the window, what do they find?

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