A Hostage Is Most Likely to Survive a Hostage Situation

question 41

Multiple Choice

A hostage is most likely to survive a hostage situation if she:

• A) plays the subordinate role and not attract attention to oneself.
• B) attempst to reason with the hostage takers.
• C) becomes assertive and argumentative.
• D) pleads for mercy.
• E) attempts to overtake the hostage taker(s).

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