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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. Beth begs for Vincent to
2. At the restaurant, Reese and Sam manage to
3. What unusual gesture does Beth make toward Kerry?
4. How does the law treat Cecil?
5. Which of Beth's skills kicks into play when she sees the neighbor boy?
Short Essay Questions
1. Is Vincent's thesis topic ironic? Why, or why not?
2. What does the boy who knocks at Beth's door want?
3. What small detail of Ben's disappearance does Reese finally discuss in words with Dr. Kilgore?
4. What is a clue that Sam is going downhill living with the Cappadoras?
5. How does Beth steady herself for photographing scenes?
6. What was it that prompted Cecil to kidnap Ben?
7. Is George Karras a monster? How do we know?
8. How would you describe the ending of this story? Is it happy? Is the story a tragedy?
9. What does the court order in terms of custody of Ben/Sam? Why?
10. How did the FBI botch the job when they were involved in the search for Ben?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay that compares and contrasts the Cappadora family and the Kerry family. What traits do we see, and how have they affected the two generations that are the main characters in the story?
Essay Topic 2
The elder Cappadoras are very special characters in this story. Do a review of the book, focusing on their contributions to the family, their culture and lifestyle, their tolerance and their love for their children. What is their story?
Essay Topic 3
Do some research about the significance of dreams. In Reese's dreams, he sees an elderly woman behind Ben in the hotel lobby, and he thinks it is probably real. What is the purpose of dreams and what makes them happen? Do they help us in some way?
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