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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Early in the morning what does Miro wait for?
(a) The orange school bus.
(b) A limo.
(c) The black town car.
(d) A blue SUV.

2. What did Ben's father work as?
(a) Brigadier General.
(b) A security guard.
(c) Attorney General
(d) Secretary of State.

3. When will they hijack the bus?
(a) After they have thrown the driver out of the bus.
(b) From the school yard.
(c) After the final child as been picked up.
(d) From the bus parking garage.

4. What does Miro and Artkin's relationship resemble?
(a) An uncle and nephew.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Two very close friends.
(d) That of a father and son.

5. Why is Ben excited and nervous to see his father?
(a) His father has always been very important to him.
(b) His father will be bringing his mother who he has not seen for a while.
(c) Is it the first time he has been able to see his father since the bus hijacking.
(d) His father was very abusive. Ben is nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Ben grow up?

2. What was the name of Ben's home?

3. In what time period is the novel set?

4. In the Seventies, what was a common occurrence in America?

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

(see the answer key)

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