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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does one of the people who was stuck in the worst damaged part of the area remind Stahr of?
(a) A deceased starlet.
(b) His dying mother.
(c) His sickly sister.
(d) His dead daughter.

2. Why are the other people so eager to help Stahr when he saw the people stuck in the worst damaged part of the area?
(a) Stahr is their boss.
(b) The girls are beautiful.
(c) They want to save the children.
(d) They know those people were responsible for the mess.

3. What causes the unexpected stop at the beginning of the book?
(a) A thunderstorm.
(b) A medical emergency.
(c) A broken gauge.
(d) A loss of gas.

4. What was the source of all the damage after the commotion in Chapter 2?
(a) An electrical failure.
(b) A high blast of wind.
(c) A fire.
(d) A flood.

5. Who is the most upset about the unexpected stop that has to be made at the beginning of the book?
(a) Mr. Schwinn.
(b) Wylie White.
(c) Mr. Schwartz.
(d) Robert Ringdon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one of the men do with Cecelia during the unexpected stop at the beginning of the book?

2. What is the destination for the girl at the beginning of the book?

3. Who decides not to complete his trip after the unexpected stop?

4. Why is a passenger not allowed to complete the trip after the unexpected stop?

5. What is the former occupation of the person who is called to repair what was broken as Cecelia and her father are about to head home?

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