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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the hijackers want money?
(a) They need money to get back to their home country.
(b) To free some political prisoners.
(c) To give money back to their government.
(d) To buy expensive things.

2. Why does Kate feel angry that she is on the bus?
(a) She normally does not drive this bus route.
(b) She was supposed to go to the beach today.
(c) She thinks the hijackers have some nerve taking over the bus.
(d) She thinks she is too young to die.

3. How many people will work to hijack the bus?
(a) A team of two people.
(b) Just one man.
(c) Ten men.
(d) Four men.

4. How does Miro cover the bus' windows?
(a) He uses paper to cover the windows.
(b) He uses newspaper.
(c) Miro uses the children's homework pages.
(d) Miro uses tape to cover the windows of the bus.

5. Why does Miro think it is right for him to commit murder?
(a) In the name of freedom.
(b) Because their cause is the only thing that matters.
(c) He thinks killing feels good.
(d) He doesn't think, he just wants to kill.

Short Answer Questions

1. In this section, what does the reader begin to understand about Ben's story?

2. When Miro hears this sound, he knows that the government has discovered their location.

3. Why do they decide not to immediately kill the bus driver?

4. What is Kate hopeful for?

5. At what age was Miro expected to die?

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