Plot Points
Why was Mitty kidnapped?
The terrorists wanted to use him to spread smallpox throughout America.
Is smallpox caused a virus or a bacteria?
A virus
This character is the book's protagonist.
Mitty Blake
Who is Mr. Lynch?
Derek, Mitty, and Olivia's advanced biology teacher
Who said they were going to dance in the streets of New York?
The terrorists who captured Mitty
What was Derek's research paper about?
Anthrax; specifically, solving the murder of Ottilie Lundgren
How long does it take to become infectious once exposed to smallpox?
12-14 days
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.
What was a major difference between Mitty and Olivia?
Olivia loved school and studying; Mitty did not. (other acceptable answers)
What was Olivia's childhood nickname?
Bunny
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.
What are two symptoms of smallpox?
Pox (pustules), headache, shivering/rigor, high temperature, backache, pain in the arms and legs, cough, nausea, itchiness
What is the relationship like between Derek and Olivia?
They don't always get along - Derek thinks Olivia is annoying.
What did Mrs. Blake do for a living?
She was an interior decorator; she specialized in libraries.
What was the ringtone on the terrorists' cell phone?
"Here Comes the Bride"
What trick did Mitty play on his captors?
He faked being sick so he could trap them in the cellar.
What disease did Edward Jenner use to inoculate people against smallpox?
Cowpox
This character is interesting in investigating mysteries and believes all the answers can be found on the internet.
Derek
These two characters were more pessimistic when Mitty was kidnapped.
Mr. Blake and Derek
At the beginning of the book, what is Mitty's career goal?
A rock concert reviewer
What killed the terrorists who kidnapped Mitty?
Carbon monoxide
Where are the last remaining samples of smallpox kept?
Atlanta, Georgia and Siberia, Russia
This character pretends to be from the CDC to kidnap Mitty.
The woman in brown
Name one of the two FBI agents that comes to St. Raphael's.
Agent Finelli or Agent McKay
What college team do the Blakes' cheer for?
The University of Connecticut (UConn)