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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