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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ben realize as he types his story?
(a) He is hoping he can fix the relationship with his mother.
(b) He is dreading his father's visit.
(c) He hopes that Nettie will go on a date with him.
(d) He wishes that he had more direction in his life.

2. What chapters is the General now narrating?
(a) The odd chapters.
(b) Even chapters.
(c) He is not.
(d) All chapters.

3. What does Miro admire about Artkin?
(a) His plan making ability.
(b) His ability to communicate with others.
(c) His looks.
(d) His intelligence.

4. How are the children forced to go to the bathroom?
(a) Outside of the bus.
(b) In their seats.
(c) In a pail.
(d) In a bathroom.

5. As Part 7 begins, what does the reader notice has changed?
(a) Kate is now the narrator.
(b) Kate has become more frantic.
(c) Ben has completely left the novel.
(d) Ben is no longer the narrator.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter 5 begins, what does Ben hope he can gain from his father?

2. What does Kate beg them to do?

3. Why does Kate feel angry that she is on the bus?

4. In what time period is the novel set?

5. Who has Ben's father been speaking with?

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