1. Why did the knowledge that Holly wouldn't be raped come as a comfort to Mitch? What two reasons does he come up with for the abductors reassurance?

2. How did Anson's revelation affect Mitch?

3. What did the amount of money that Anson had secured mean to him? Why would he give it up?

4. How did the loft in the garage offer easy places for someone to hide?

5. Why did the expression on Anson's face following the discussion with the kidnappers hearten Mitch?

6. Why doesn't Anson live more in his means?

7. Why did Mitch have to call the cops regarding the death of the dog walker, and what couldn't he tell them?

8. How was Holly keeping herself busy?

9. What does Mitch ration about Holly's comment that she knows where he is?

10. Why was Mitch's choice of physiological ailments his wife could have suffered to render her immobile a poor choice on retrospection?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Julian Campbell and Anson. What kinds of things do the two men have in common? What sets them apart? Which character is more evil and why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Daniel and Kathy's parenting techniques. What kinds of techniques did they engage in that would be considered not only cruel but also child abuse? Did they have a good reason for this treatment? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the deterioration of Mitch's innocence from the beginning of the book through to the end. What pivotal points illustrate the fall, and how could Mitch be described regarding his life outlook both before and after the kidnapping?

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