Mercy
Who is Mercy Carter?
Mercy is the main character and the person who is kidnapped for ransom
Who is Madeline, and how is she connected to Mercy?
Madeline is someone close to Mercy and cares deeply about her safely
Who is Eben, and what role does he play during the ransom?
Eben is one of the people involved in dealing with the ransom situation
Who is Zeb, and what is his personality like?
Zeb is a more aggressive character
Who is John, and how is he connected to Mercy and the ransom?
John helps deal with the ransom situation
What happens to Mercy that leads to the ransom?
Mercy is taken by people demanding money in exchange for her return
How does Maddeline react when she learns about the ransom?
How does Eben try to solve the problem?
Eben tries to think carefully and make logical decisions to resolve the problem
How does Zeb's behavior increase tension in the story?
Zeb increases tension by acting without thinking
What responsibilities does John take during the crisis?
John takes responsibility helping support the response
How does Mercy react to being held ransom?
Mercy stays calm, brave, and tries to survive
What actions does Madeline take to help Mercy?
What decision by Eben has a major impact on the story?
Eben makes an important decision about how to respond the ransom demand
What risky actions does Zeb take?
Zeb takes risks that help and make things worse
How do John's choices affect the outcome of the ransom?
John's choices help influence the ransom situation
What is Mercy personal traits?
Mercy shows courage and determination
How does Madeline's emotional response affect others?
Madeline's emotions motivate others to take action
How does Eben handle pressure?
Eben handles pressure by staying calm and focused
How does Zeb's way of thinking differ from Eben's?
Zeb thinks more emotionally and impulsively
How does John help or hurt the group under pressure?
John helps by providing support, stability, or guidance
How does Mercy change from the beginning to the end of the book?
Mercy becomes stronger and more confident by the end of the book
Why is Madeline important to the resolution of the story?
Madeline is important because her care help drive the rescue
What does Eben represent in terms of leadership or responsibility?
Eben represents both
How does Zeb influence the group's decisions?
Zeb pushes the group toward riskier decisions
What does John's character reveal about one of the book's main themes?
John shows themes like loyalty and responsibility