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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once Kate finally starts the bus, what happens?
(a) The children wake up.
(b) She starts to drive it away.
(c) The terrorists do not notice.
(d) She has problems turning it on.

2. How are the two characters' days contrasting with one another?
(a) Ben is living the normal American life, while Miro is fighting for his country's freedom.
(b) Miro longs to lead others, while Ben wishes to follow.
(c) Ben rushes between classes at school while Miro rushes to help Artkin kill others.
(d) Ben is fighting for the love of a girl, Miro is fighting for respect.

3. What has Miro successfully completed?
(a) His acceptance into a Middle Eastern training camp.
(b) His board exams.
(c) All of the tests assigned to him by Artkin.
(d) His high school GED.

4. What does Miro reveal himself to be?
(a) A menacing young man.
(b) An evil person.
(c) A frightened young teen.
(d) A follower.

5. What does the leader learn about Ben?
(a) He has moved on with his life.
(b) He is going to college.
(c) He has been filled with guilt over giving up information about the
(d) Ben has hoped he and his father could soon become close.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides just knowing about his son's behavior, what has the General also learned about his son?

2. In what time period is the novel set?

3. Who is responsible for these three teenagers' problems?

4. Because Miro has taken part in other terrorist cases, what does this prove about him?

5. What is one thing the terrorists hope to gain from the hijacking?

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