In It Together Cover Quiz

Read for Detail (RI.5.1; RI.6.1)

Who is Jack Ma?

• the president of China

• a health-care worker

• a public-health director at Columbia University

• a billionaire

Define Words and Phrases (RI.5.4, RI.6.4)

What does the author mean by describing New York as the “epicenter”?

• The state has the most cases.

• The state has the fewest cases.

• The virus is spreading from New York to other states.

• Residents of the state are not reporting their illness.

Identify Cause and Effect (RI.5.3; RI.6.3)

What was the result of the nationwide lockdown in Italy?

• The number of cases increased.

• The number of cases decreased.

• Health officials kept better records.

• Grocery stores remained open.

Read for Detail (RI.5.1; RI.6.1)

According to the article, which country has imposed the most-drastic restrictions in an effort to stop the virus from

spreading?

• China

• Spain

• the United States

• Italy

Analyze Graphic Features (RI.5.7, RI.6.7)

The photographs “Helping Hands” and “Special Delivery” both show people...

• creating a positive quarantine experience.

• working in hospitals.

• helping the elderly.

• filling gaps in necessary health-care supplies.

Identify Claims and Evidence (RI.5.8; RI.6.8)

Which detail from the article best proves the claim that “these actions show us the power of kindness”?

A. “After nearly 11 weeks, China ended its lockdown in Wuhan.”

B. “Spain’s government closed schools and most businesses and told people to stay home.”

C. “In New York, thousands have stepped up to volunteer.”

D. “Now Italy is testing more people for the virus.”

• “After nearly 11 weeks, China ended its lockdown in Wuhan.”

• “Spain’s government closed schools and most businesses and told people to stay home.”

• “In New York, thousands have stepped up to volunteer.”

• “Now Italy is testing more people for the virus.”

Informative Writing (W.3.2; W.4.2)

Describe the people featured in this article. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Response must contain the following details:

••A positive adjective that accurately describes the people featured in this article

••At least two examples of why this positive description is appropriate