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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Did Nettie seem to be in love with Ben?
(a) Yes, she is already planning on marrying Ben.
(b) No she did not return the feelings when he called.
(c) No, she is actually dating someone else.
(d) Yes, she is very interested in Ben.

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

5. In the Seventies, what was a common occurrence in America?
(a) Serial killings.
(b) Terrorist hijackings.
(c) Bell bottom jeans.
(d) Riots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do both Ben and the General choose to use to convey their feelings throughout the novel?

2. At this point in the book, what is happening with Miro?

3. What is a second thing the terrorists hope to gain from the hijacking?

4. What does Kate suffer from?

5. What does Kate gain by Raymond's deception?

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