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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what time period is the novel set?
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1980s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1960s.

2. How has Miro grown up?
(a) With only his brother.
(b) With his mother in a small country.
(c) On the streets of NYC.
(d) In a terrorist cell.

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

4. 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.

5. What does Ben seem to be contemplating?
(a) Going to college.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Killing his father.
(d) The death of his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ben's father work as?

2. When will they hijack the bus?

3. To what group does his father belong?

4. What has Artkin promised to treat Miro as?

5. Where did Ben grow up?

(see the answer key)

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