The Dead Rising
Authored by Krista Thorpe
English
6th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What can the reader infer from looking at the list of cast members?
There are only 7 parts.
The stage directors have the most important roles.
The setting must be in 2 time periods.
The main character will provide the most information.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.5.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of information do the stage directors provide?
They give background and set the scene.
They explain what all the characters are thinking.
They act as a main character in the story.
They give facts about the time period.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the introduction of Lena in Scene 1 impact the story?
It adds humor to an already dull story.
It explains the relationships between characters when she clearly explains the history of the town.
It creates some mystery and interest due to her appearance and idea to go to the cemetery.
It makes the story nicer to read because she uses short sentences.
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CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In scene 1, Stage Director 3 states that "thunder rumbles in the distance" just as they are about to meet Lena. How does this setting contribute to the mood?
Thunderstorms always mean something bad is going to happen.
Rain often makes people sad, so the story becomes sadder at that point.
Thunder is used as a symbol of anger and shows how angry the teens are with the lady who only gave them licorice.
The thunder implies trouble or conflict which is what Lena also added.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
At the end of scene 1, the kids go to the cemetery as they begin to hear Lena's story. Why is this significant to the development of the plot?
The cemetery is the most important setting.
The conflict of Lena's life story begins.
It includes all the important characters.
It shows a character going through a change.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RL.6.7
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.7.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why does the author include the flashback in Scene 2?
It tells Lena's motivation for coming out on Halloween.
It makes the story very exciting and hooks the reader.
It gives facts about tuberculosis that help the reader understand the traditions of Halloween.
It provides background information.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.4.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In Scene 2, Dr Metcalf says, "I'm sorry, George. It's a terrible disease. George responds, "Mercy is so frail; her body has wasted away. Dr. Metcalf continues with, "Your son, Edwin, how is his health?" What helps us understand what frail means?
I'm sorry, George.
It's a terrible disease.
her body has wasted away.
how is his health?
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
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