The Story about a bus driver who wanted to be god

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Brittany Fenley
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best expresses a central theme of the story?
A) Rules should never be broken, no matter the circumstances.
B) Compassion and flexibility can be more important than strict rules.
C) People who are late do not deserve second chances.
D) Success in life is determined by luck alone.
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence from the story best supports the theme that kindness can come from unexpected places?
This was the only reason why he’d never open the door.
So when he saw Eddie from way up in his driver’s seat, kneeling on the asphalt, he simply couldn’t go through with it, and in spite of all his ideology and his simple arithmetic he opened the door.
And even though the passengers were shouting and grumbling to get a move on, the driver waited for Eddie, and he didn’t touch the accelerator til Eddie was seated.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How does Eddie’s experience support the theme that life does not always go as planned?
Eddie successfully wakes up on time and meets Happiness as expected.
Eddie catches the bus, but when he arrives, he learns that Happiness never intended to meet him.
Eddie decides to stop chasing buses altogether and becomes a bus driver.
Eddie learns that being late is never a problem in life.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which theme is reinforced by the bus driver’s decision at the end of the story?
Sticking to rules is always the right choice.
A small act of kindness can make a big difference.
People should always expect disappointment.
Following schedules is more important than helping others.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence should NOT be included in an objective summary of the story?
Eddie frequently oversleeps and is always late for the bus.
The bus driver believes in strict rules and refuses to let late passengers on.
Eddie meets Happiness and they live happily ever after.
The driver breaks his rule for Eddie, but Eddie’s meeting does not go as planned.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best objective summary of the story?
A bus driver refuses to open the door for late passengers due to his belief in fairness. Eddie, who is always late, runs to catch the bus for an important meeting. The driver, remembering his past dreams, makes an exception for Eddie. However, Eddie’s meeting does not go as planned.
A bus driver who dreams of being God rules the city’s transportation system. When Eddie meets Happiness, he decides to change his entire life. Eddie gets to his meeting and finds love.
Eddie, a bus driver, creates strict rules about picking up passengers. One day, he meets Happiness, and everything changes. He learns that following rules does not always lead to success.
The bus driver hates his job, and Eddie has no motivation. When Eddie finally decides to take control of his life, he becomes a bus driver himself.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How does the bus driver’s perspective on fairness change throughout the story?
He starts with strict beliefs but ultimately chooses compassion over rules.
He believes that fairness means helping everyone, no matter what.
He begins by following his heart and later decides that rules are more important.
His perspective does not change at all.
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