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What does the council in Black Mountain decide with regard to the neighboring community of Swannanoa?
To form an alliance with Swannanoa to pool available resources and provide mutual security
Prior to the EMP what were the people of Black Mountain's opinion about the people of Swannanoa?
They looked down of the people of Swannanoa, considered it a "white trash" town
Why do people see evacuees from surrounding larger cities as a threat?
Spread of disease, Excessive strain on their already very limited resources, Potential of violence
What does the meeting between Black Mountain and Swannanoa remind John of?
Negotiations between ancient kings
What happened to "the druggies" that were caught attempting to steal drugs in Swannanoa?
They were shot by police while attempting to escape
What does Doc Kellor say Americans have no natural immunity to?
Cholera
Who does Doc Kellor suggest should be recruited to assist with medical issues?
Veterinarians
What does John say would be worth its weight in gold?
A steam engine
Where does Doc Kellor say he has seen cholera?
In Africa while on a missionary trip
When John goes home from the meeting, what does he discover has happened at his house?
Tyler has died
After the funeral, John loses consciousness and is bed ridden for several days, why?
His hand is very badly infected
What was being used as a toothpaste substitute?
Wood charcoal
When the nursing home relocated, what was done to the surviving Alzheimer's patients?
The were strapped to their beds
What happened to Makala's husband?
They got divorced
Where did Makala meet her husband?
In college at Duke
What does Makala say are some of the few blessings that will come out of the EMP?
The entire country will go cold turkey on alcohol, tobacco, and drugs
Why won't Jennifer sleep in her bed?
Her grandfather died in that bed
What does Makala tell Jennifer about death?
That she'll be okay
What is the Black Mountain Militia?
An army of young volunteer soldiers being trained at Montreat College
What is the setting of the book?
Black Mountain, NC
What is John Matherson's current occupation?
College History Professor
Why did John Matherson leave the Army?
Resigned after his wife got cancer
Who is Elizabeth?
Matherson's oldest daughter
At the opening of the book what special day is being celebrated?
Matherson's youngest daughter's birthday
Who is Jennifer?
Matherson's youngest daughter
What happened to Matherson's wife?
Died of breast cancer four years ago
Where does John Matherson teach?
Montreat Christian College
What did Matherson's in-laws do for a living before retirement?
Owned Ford dealerships
John's mother in law owns a pair of old vehicles. Why do they still run after the EMP?
No electronic ignition, no computer
Why had John stopped at CVS?
To get insulin for Jennifer
What happens to John's mother-in law's Mustang?
John gave it to the head of security at the college (Washington)
What unique piece of equipment does Don Barber possess?
A WWII era airplane that has been fully restored
In Asheville, what was the "cop" doing outside the Veteran's hospital?
Guarding against the looting of necessary drugs (he was a veteran)
The Mayor properly identifies a reference to what classic novel?
Animal Farm
What happened to the President?
Killed when Air Force One goes down
Why does John insist that no government officials or police are directly involved in the execution?
Even the optics of state sponsored executions could cause a panic (appears too Stalinist)
Who ultimately carries out the execution?
John and Washington
Why does John say he cannot execute one of the two prisoners?
The prisoner is a former student
Where do they decide to bury the dead?
At the golf course in town
Who stitches up John's hand?
Makala
Why are people prohibited from camping or fishing in the reservoir?
To prevent possible contamination of drinking water
What does Doc Keller suggest be done with pain medications?
Impound them and use them for emergencies only
What happens to the leader of the Posse?
He was hanged out on the interstate
Why did Matherson and his family evacuate from their house?
Not safe- It was in the middle of what would become a combat zone when the Posse arrived
In the midst of the evacuation and preparations to fight the Posse, what news does Matherson receive?
His daughter Elizabeth is pregnant
What happened to Washington Parker?
Killed in the opening minutes of the battle with the Posse
After the battle what does John have done to the Posse wounded?
Summarily executed by Police and old men in town
What injuries does Matherson sustain in the battle?
A concussion and second degree burns
One of Makala's jobs is to triage the wounded. What does the number 3 on a soldier's forehead indicate?
The soldier has likely been fatally wounded and time and effort to treat them would not be expended
According to the Posse leader, who runs America?
Satan
What hideous atrocity was very common among members of the Posse?
Cannibalism
What happens to Ben (Elizabeth's BF)?
Killed in the battle with the Posse
Why does the doctor in Asheville refuse to give up any insulin for Jennifer?
Because she's too far gone and will likely die anyway.
Why does Matherson shoot his last surviving dog?
Elizabeth is pregnant and needs protein
What does Matherson give to Elizabeth after Ben's death?
Ben's class ring
A year after the battle, what finally happens?
An Army convoy arrives in Black Mountain with supplies and promises to help rebuild the town
According to Matherson, what percentage of Black Mountain's population survived the winter and was alive when the Army arrived?
About 20%
What happens to Miami and then to Tampa-St. Pete?
Both hit by big hurricanes
Who took over the west coast from California to Washington state?
China
Who took back Texas and most of the southwest?
Mexico
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