Ground Zero: Chapters 1-12

Front

What are American soldiers looking for in Afghan homes?

Back

Weapons.

Front

Did Brandon help the other elevator passengers escape by finding an axe?

Back

True.

Front

How does Reshmina's view of the American soldiers change by the end of the novel?

Back

She sees them as protectors.

Front

Which conflict does Brandon NOT face in the first third of the novel?

Back

Burned by the inferno from the crash.

Front

What is Taz's good luck charm?

Back

Tasmanian Devil stuffed animal.

Front

Define the term 'conflict' in literature.

Back

A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

Front

What is the significance of a character's perspective in a story?

Back

It shapes the reader's understanding of events and themes.

Front

What role do symbols play in a narrative?

Back

Symbols represent larger ideas and themes within the story.

Front

Explain the concept of 'character development.'

Back

The process by which a character changes throughout the story.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Ground Zero'?

Back

The impact of war on individuals and families.