Quizizz The Run: Part 1

The Run: Part 1 Review

By Paul Turner II

Multiple Choice

RL 7.1: Which sentence best supports the inference that the event causing the empty towns was sudden and widespread?

Paragraphs 19-20

• a) "They drove mostly on highways, to make better time."

• b) "Sometimes, they would stop and knock on doors."

• c) "Every time they entered a new room, they both winced, thinking they’d find a dead body."

• d) "Sometimes they’d find the dinner table set, plates piled high with molding food."

Multiple Choice

RL 7.1: Which sentence most strongly suggests that Dennis and Mac initially held onto hope that the disruption to the world was temporary?

Paragraphs 13-14

• a) "They were worried."

• b) "Dennis went to school on the East Coast, Mac on the West."

• c) "They’d talked about leaving but had tried to pretend they wouldn’t need to."

• d) "The Greersons gave them enough food to last a couple weeks — corn bread and apples and cured ham and syrupy peaches in mason jars."

Multiple Select

RL 7.2: Which two of the following sentences should be included in a brief summary of the provided text?

• a) Dennis and Mac, who had been working as ranch hands after their first year of college, decided to leave the isolated farm after hearing troubling news about a spreading disease on the radio.

• b) The ranch they worked on was a small, family-run operation that hired college students for the spring and summer to help manage their small herd of about fifty head of cattle.

• c) After a week of driving on mostly empty highways and finding only abandoned places, Dennis and Mac were beginning to feel increasingly worried and isolated in the silent world.

• d) The last broadcast they heard on the radio was from a DJ named Petey “The Muskrat” Coltrain, who usually played bluegrass but then shared alarming information about a dangerous plague.

• e) As dusk approached after a long day of driving towards a large city, Mac and Dennis were shocked to see a massive wave of people running across the open pastureland in the distance.

Multiple Choice

RL 7.2: Which statement best describes a central theme of this excerpt from the text?

• a) The importance of maintaining polite manners even in the face of widespread disaster and societal collapse.

• b) The enduring power of human connection and the comfort found in familiar routines during times of crisis.

• c) The stark contrast between the perceived safety of isolation and the shocking, unknown dangers of the wider world.

• d) The potential benefits and drawbacks of seeking out large population centers in the aftermath of a deadly plague.

Multiple Select

RL 7.3: Which two of the following statements best describe what the limited dialogue in this text reveals about the relationship between Dennis and Mac?

Paragraphs: 7,14,16

• a) Mac’s eagerness to explore smaller roads suggests a more adventurous spirit compared to Dennis’s cautious nature focused on avoiding hidden threats.

• b) Their shared experience on the ranch has forged a strong bond of friendship and mutual reliance in the face of an uncertain future.

• c) The fact that they discussed leaving the ranch indicates a level of open communication and agreement about their priorities and concerns.

• d) Their decision to leave together, despite the unknown risks, highlights a deep sense of loyalty and a willingness to face challenges as a united pair.

• e) Dennis’s protective instinct is evident in his concern about unseen dangers on country roads, while Mac seems less worried about potential ambushes.

Multiple Choice

RL 7.3: Which of the following statements best describes how Dennis's cautious nature influences a key event in the plot of this excerpt?

Paragraphs 1, 22, 23

• a) Dennis's concern for safety leads them to travel primarily on highways, delaying any potential encounters with other survivors on less direct routes.

• b) Because Dennis is worried about ambushes, they decide to stay longer at the ranch, which ultimately puts them in greater danger as resources dwindle.

• c) Dennis's fear of the unknown causes an argument with Mac about the best roads to take, slowing their progress and creating tension between them.

• d) Due to Dennis's insistence on having binoculars, they are able to identify the massive group of approaching people from a safer distance.

Multiple Choice

RL 7.4: Which of the following statements best explains how the phrase "like ghost towns" helps the reader understand the condition of the big cities?

P#4: "The big cities — New York, Los Angeles, Chicago — had become like ghost towns."

• a) It creates an image of once-bustling places now deserted and eerie, emphasizing the absence of life due to the plague.

• b) It suggests the cities were quiet and peaceful, offering a sense of calm to anyone who might enter them.

• c) It implies that the buildings in the cities were old and dilapidated, making them appear haunted and unwelcoming to travelers.

• d) It conveys the idea that the cities were shrouded in fog or darkness, making it difficult for Dennis and Mac to navigate through them.

Multiple Select

RL 7.4: The word "uncharacteristically" in the sentence describing the Muskrat's voice, along with other details in the text. Which two of the following about the Greersons' subsequent actions in the story?

Paragraph 6-13

• a). That the emotional impact of the widespread crisis prompted a compassionate response from the Greersons towards the young men.

• b) That the Greersons often made inconsistent decisions regarding the ranch hands, sometimes strict and sometimes lenient.

• c) That the Greersons were secretly relieved to see some of the ranch hands leave, as it would reduce their responsibility and workload.

• d) That the severity of the plague likely influenced the Greersons to act in a way that deviated from their normal behavior or priorities.

• e) That the unusual circumstances of the plague created an opportunity for the Greersons to manipulate the ranch hands' feelings of uncertainty.

Multiple Choice

RL 7.5: Which of the following statements best explains how the pacing of the narrative in this excerpt contributes to the reader's understanding of the unfolding crisis?

• a) The quick shift from the radio DJ playing music to announcing the plague creates a sense of sudden and unexpected danger.

• b) The detailed descriptions of the ranch and the daily routines emphasize the normalcy that was disrupted by the arrival of the news.

• c) The gradual progression of the news reports on the radio, from bad to worse, builds a feeling of increasing dread and inevitability.

• d) The extended period Dennis and Mac spend driving and finding empty towns highlights the widespread impact and lasting consequences of the plague.

Multiple Select

RL 7.5: Which two of the following statements best describe how the sudden and suspenseful ending of this excerpt contribute to the reader's understanding of the unfolding crisis?

Paragraphs 22-29

• a) The abrupt encounter with the massive crowd suggests that large gatherings of people might still exist despite the widespread plague.

• b) The cliffhanger ending, depicting the overwhelming number of running people and their wild eyes, emphasizes the unpredictable and potentially terrifying dangers Dennis and Mac now face.

• c) The focus on the sheer scale of the moving group highlights the possibility that the plague's impact might vary significantly in different locations.

• d) The detailed description of the people running as fast as they can implies they are likely fleeing from a known and immediate threat.

• e) The final image of Dennis reaching for his binoculars underscores the crucial role of observation and careful assessment in navigating this uncertain post-plague world.

Multiple Choice

RL 7.6: Which of the following statements best highlights a key difference in perspective between Dennis and Mac regarding their current situation and potential interactions with others?

Paragraph 1, 21

• a) Dennis is more concerned with the practicalities of survival, like finding food and shelter, while Mac is more focused on the emotional impact of their isolation.

• b) Dennis is more inclined to trust that any other survivors they encounter will be helpful, whereas Mac is more suspicious of strangers in this new world.

• c) Dennis prioritizes avoiding potential threats and maintaining a safe distance, while Mac shows a greater inclination to seek out other signs of life, even if it involves more risk.

• d) Dennis believes that their best chance of survival lies in returning to the familiar setting of the ranch, while Mac is more determined to find a new safe haven elsewhere.

Multiple Select

RL 7.6: Which two of the following options best illustrate how the author reveals Mac's point of view regarding the possibility of encountering other survivors?

Paragraph 1, 21

• a) Through Mac's statement to Dennis expressing his wonder if they might have better luck finding people on smaller country roads.

• b) By describing Dennis's firm insistence on staying on the highways, thereby emphasizing Mac's contrasting openness to alternative routes.

• c) Via the narrator's explicit description of Mac as a hopeful and somewhat less cautious individual compared to Dennis.

• d) Through Mac's action of frequently stopping the truck to examine abandoned buildings and calling out to see if anyone was inside.

• e) By showing Mac's quiet agreement with Dennis's decisions about travel routes, indicating his deference to Dennis's judgment.

Open Ended

Constructed Response: What does the fact that the radio station eventually stopped transmitting suggest about the situation outside the ranch?

Paragraphs 8, 11, 12

Use RACE to give your response: 1. Restate the question + Answer the question, 2. Cite evidence from the text "As stated in paragraph #_"...", 3. Summarize the cited text in your own words, 4. Explain how the evidence connects to your answer, 5. Must be 4-5 sentences long.