Which friend's leg got infected by the scratch they had?
Anna
When Mac was looking for Anna, how did he know she was dragging her injured leg?
Her footprints were uneven.
What does seclusion mean?
He gestured to the west, where a thick tree line rose up not far from the road. Whether the seclusion it offered was inviting or ominous, nobody could decide.
empty, deserted, no one is around, etc...
Who was found in the women's bathroom of the gas station?
Jeremiah
What happens to a person after they get infected?
Wound turns color becoming infected, limbs become uncontrollable, develop a stench, bruises and marks all over body, and odd, strange behavior.
Why did Mac get out of the tent?
Anna was gone and he wanted to go find her.
What did Dennis throw at the man who walked out of the bathroom at the gas station?
Cans of food. He hit him in the face.
What does the word horde mean?
There was a horde of plagued people running for Mac and Dennis.
large group of people
Anna stopped herself. She reached up with her right hand and pulled the left away.
When Mac and Dennis had left the ranch, Ann Greerson the owner, gave them some advice and instructions. What did she tell them?
What did Dennis hear on the radio, when he started looking for Mac and Anna?
Petey Coltrain's music
How did Dennis find out about Anna?
He heard her on the radio in the truck
Why did Mac wake up in the middle of the night?
He heard rattling in the bushes.
Who disappeared in the woods?
Anna
What does ominous mean?
As Dennis drove, the heel kept coming down, its rhythm an ominous contrast to the bright bluegrass still playing. The glass was strong, but how long could it hold?
bad, unpleasant, etc..
What does rebellious mean?
"Mac hated isolating her, but he worried about her rebellious limbs interfering with Dennis' driving.
defiant, disobedient, doesn't follow rules, etc...
What were some warning signs that Anna was infected?
Leg wound changing color, walking away from the group, choking Mac, her leg shaking.
Who kicked Dennis in his head causing him to pass out?
Anna
What superhero were on the Band-Aids that Jeremiah grabbed from the grocery store?
Spiderman
Mac and Dennis met in the summer at the same job, what job were they doing?
Ranch hands aka farmers
Where are Mac and Dennis heading by the time we get to the last chapter?
To Petey Coltrain radio staton.
Which friend did Anna choke?
Mac
How did Mac and Dennis find out about what the plague does to people?
First heard on the radio. But saw up close when a wild group of plagued people chased them.
Name the five main characters in the story.
Mac, Dennis, Jeremiah, Anna, Petey Coltrain,
Jeremiah's parents went to do something and then never came back, what did they go to do?
They were both nurses. Went to volunteer at the hospital.