Ground Zero: Evidence-Grounded Questions and Answers

This page collects fifteen evidence-grounded questions about Alan Gratz's Ground Zero, each tracing a decision, symbol, or turning point back to specific chapters in the novel. Answers draw on the text's two interwoven timelines—Brandon's 2001 escape from the North Tower and Reshmina's 2019 struggle in Afghanistan—and connect to the book's main themes and ending. For deeper character context, see the pages for Brandon, Reshmina, Leo, Pasoon, Richard, and Taz. For the book's broader framing, start at the main book page.