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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why isn't the President at the performance?
(a) His daughter had a play.
(b) He needed to attend to matters of the state.
(c) His wife was very sick.
(d) His favorite soap opera's finale was being aired.

2. What language does Carmen speak?
(a) Quechua.
(b) Quella.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Portugese.

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

4. What is Mr. Hosokawa's occupation?
(a) The ambassador to the US.
(b) A successful businessman.
(c) A great lawyer.
(d) Assistant to the president.

5. What do the terrorists demand from the audience members?
(a) All of their money and jewelry.
(b) Their kindness.
(c) Respect.
(d) Their attention.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Ruben acted while held prisoner in his own home?

2. If he had gone back to the hotel, would he still be alive?

3. What do the generals wish to do about the hostages?

4. During the siege, what are the terrorists learning?

5. As the accompanist gets sicker, what does one of the hostages do for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Gen become incredibly busy during his stay at Ruben's house?

2. Why does Messner become jealous of the hostages?

3. What type of mood is set for the beginning of the novel?

4. What does the accompanist's death prove to the reader?

5. What is happening to the health of the accompanist?

6. What does Messner discover about the terrorists that have taken over Ruben's house?

7. As time goes on, how do the hostages and terrorists start to treat one another?

8. Although the terrorists seem to have all the control in the situation, what do the hostages offer?

9. How do the hostages and terrorists find a way to communicate with one another?

10. Who is finally allowed to leave the house and why?

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