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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When was the first time that Ben had ever heard of the Inner Delta?
(a) The morning of the hijacking.
(b) After school on a nice fall day.
(c) When he was about 20 years old.
(d) He overheard his father's conversation on the phone.

3. How did the General learn about Ben's school work?
(a) He sat in on all of Ben's classes.
(b) He sat down with his son and asked him about it.
(c) The General did not care about Ben's school work.
(d) Through private detailed reports for teachers and staff.

4. What is a third thing the terrorists hope to gain from the hijacking?
(a) Exposure of Inner Delta.
(b) The re-establishment of their ruler.
(c) Power from NATO.
(d) Their own country to rule.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the General try to seek forgiveness?

2. The hijackers give the children candy, but what is wrong with it?

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

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

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

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