Plot Points
Smallpox Facts
Characters I
Characters II
Miscellaneous
100
Why was Mitty kidnapped?
The terrorists wanted to use him to spread smallpox throughout America.
100
Is smallpox caused a virus or a bacteria?
A virus
100
This character is the book's protagonist.
Mitty Blake
100
Who is Mr. Lynch?
Derek, Mitty, and Olivia's advanced biology teacher
100
Who said they were going to dance in the streets of New York?
The terrorists who captured Mitty
200
What was Derek's research paper about?
Anthrax; specifically, solving the murder of Ottilie Lundgren
200
How long does it take to become infectious once exposed to smallpox?
12-14 days
200
How does Mitty feel about New York City and the people who live there?
He loves the city and is determined to protect it and its people.
200
What was a major difference between Mitty and Olivia?
Olivia loved school and studying; Mitty did not. (other acceptable answers)
200
What was Olivia's childhood nickname?
Bunny
300
Why did Mitty start singing and dancing with Olivia in the library?
When he read about insufflation, he no longer believed he was going to get smallpox.
300
What are two symptoms of smallpox?
Pox (pustules), headache, shivering/rigor, high temperature, backache, pain in the arms and legs, cough, nausea, itchiness
300
What is the relationship like between Derek and Olivia?
They don't always get along - Derek thinks Olivia is annoying.
300
What did Mrs. Blake do for a living?
She was an interior decorator; she specialized in libraries.
300
What was the ringtone on the terrorists' cell phone?
"Here Comes the Bride"
400
What trick did Mitty play on his captors?
He faked being sick so he could trap them in the cellar.
400
What disease did Edward Jenner use to inoculate people against smallpox?
Cowpox
400
This character is interesting in investigating mysteries and believes all the answers can be found on the internet.
Derek
400
These two characters were more pessimistic when Mitty was kidnapped.
Mr. Blake and Derek
400
At the beginning of the book, what is Mitty's career goal?
A rock concert reviewer
500
What killed the terrorists who kidnapped Mitty?
Carbon monoxide
500
Where are the last remaining samples of smallpox kept?
Atlanta, Georgia and Siberia, Russia
500
This character pretends to be from the CDC to kidnap Mitty.
The woman in brown
500
Name one of the two FBI agents that comes to St. Raphael's.
Agent Finelli or Agent McKay
500
What college team do the Blakes cheer for?
The University of Connecticut (UConn)
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