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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the FBI on high alert on April 19?
(a) It was the anniversary of the stand-off in Waco, Texas.
(b) One of the officers had a feeling something was wrong.
(c) Police had heard rumors of Dylan's plans.
(d) Eric's best friend had reported something was going to happen.

2. What did John Ireland look for as a sign his son, Patrick, was safe?
(a) An officer to tell them what's going on.
(b) Patrick's car missing from the parking lot.
(c) Patrick's name on a board at Leawood Elementry.
(d) Patrick's car in the parking lot.

3. When did Patti Nielson realize Dylan and Eric weren't firing a BB gun?
(a) When she heard a shotgun blast.
(b) When a bullet tore through her abdomen.
(c) When she saw student fall.
(d) When she saw the size of a hole shot through a window.

4. Why did deputies believe it was necessary to get the large group of students gathered near police cars farther away?
(a) The large group made a good target.
(b) They weren't equipped to take statements.
(c) They feared the gunman was hiding in the group.
(d) They feared the injured kids might die.

5. What was Columbine High School named for?
(a) A bird.
(b) A flower.
(c) A city.
(d) A county.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the state of the lunchroom by the time SWAT teams enter?

2. Why did Eric and Dylan set bombs off in a field on the morning of the shooting?

3. Where was Nate when the shooting occurred?

4. Where was Dylan expected to attend college?

5. What was the message Kathy got about Patrick when she returned home?

(see the answer key)

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