A
What is happening to people infected with the Flare?
They begin to lose control of their minds and act violently.
How is Alec different from Mark in this situation?
Alec focuses more on immediate survival, while Mark thinks about the bigger picture.
Where are Mark and Trina living at the start?
In a small mountain settlement.
Why is Alec important to the group?
He has survival and military experience.
How does fear affect people in these chapters?
It leads to panic, confusion, and poor decisions.
Why is the Flare especially dangerous?
It spreads through the air and changes behavior, not just causing illness.
How does fear affect people in these chapters?
Fear causes panic, violence, and poor decision-making.
What is the Berg?
A flying aircraft that attacks the settlement.
Why might someone intentionally spread the disease?
Possibly to control the population or experiment on people.
What does the spread of the disease symbolize?
The breakdown of society and human control.
What does the group realize about society?
It is collapsing quickly due to panic and infection.
What theme is shown through the spread of the Flare?
The danger of losing control (both physically and mentally).
What do the darts do to people?
They infect people with a disease.
How does the attack change the group’s sense of safety?
They realize nowhere is safe anymore.
What is the main reason the group avoids people who were hit by the darts?
Because those people are infected with the Flare and may become violent and dangerous.
Why do the characters suspect WICKED?
Because the outbreak seems planned, not accidental.
Why is trust an important issue in these chapters?
The characters don’t know who caused the outbreak or who can be trusted.
How do people react when the Berg attacks?
They panic because they don’t understand what is happening.
What motivates Mark after the attack?
He wants to find out who is responsible.
What important role does the mountain settlement play at the beginning of the story?
It serves as a safe place where survivors are trying to rebuild before the attack happens.
How does Mark respond to the crisis?
He becomes more determined to understand what’s happening and find answers.
What caused the world to be damaged before the story begins?
Massive solar flares destroyed much of Earth.
What symptoms do infected people show?
Confusion, aggression, and loss of control.
What theme is shown through the attack on the settlement?
The loss of safety and trust in the world.
What happens to the environment and community after more people become infected?
The community breaks down, violence increases, and it becomes unsafe to stay together.