View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the terrorists take the dead child outside?
(a) They don't want a dead body rotting up the bus
(b) Kate begs them to move the body.
(c) They want to prove they are not afraid to kill children.
(d) All the children are crying, so they need to move the body.

2. What does Ben realize as he types his story?
(a) He is dreading his father's visit.
(b) He wishes that he had more direction in his life.
(c) He hopes that Nettie will go on a date with him.
(d) He is hoping he can fix the relationship with his mother.

3. What does Miro think of Artkin's plan?
(a) He hopes he will be able to help carry the plan out.
(b) He thinks parts of the plan could be improved.
(c) He thinks that Artkin is very intelligent and the plan is good.
(d) He is worried the plan has not been fully thought out.

4. What do both Ben and the General choose to use to convey their feelings throughout the novel?
(a) An email account.
(b) A cell phone.
(c) A pen and paper.
(d) A typewriter.

5. What does Kate think will happen to her if she can talk to Miro?
(a) She thinks that Miro will help her free the other children.
(b) She thinks he will spare her life.
(c) Miro will turn on the other terrorists.
(d) Miro will let Ben go.

Short Answer Questions

1. By talking to Miro, what does Kate realize?

2. Who is Artkin shot by?

3. Did Nettie seem to be in love with Ben?

4. What is a third thing the terrorists hope to gain from the hijacking?

5. Why does Ben feel he needs forgiveness?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 399 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample