"Life As We Knew It": Winter (Ch. 18-21)

What fun activity does the family do on Christmas Eve?

• cut down a Christmas tree and decorate it

• exchange gifts

• sing Christmas carols with the neighbors

• go to church

What is Miranda's New Year's resolution?

• to appreciate what she has

• to survive

• to master cross-country skiing

• to gain all her weight back

What was the result of Mr. Mortenson's visit to Miranda's house?

• they gave him food

• he moved in with them

• they didn't answer the door

• he spread the flu into their house

What killed Peter?

• the flu

• a broken heart

• thirst

• he froze to death

What happened in the sunroom that almost killed the family?

• the roof caved in under the weight of the snow

• the wood stove malfunctioned

• the temperature in there fell below freezing

• thieves broke in

Why does Jonny start skipping supper?

• he's not that hungry

• Mom told him to

• he doesn't like what they have left to eat

• he saw how little food they have left

Who has Mom decided needs to survive ahead of everyone else?

• herself

• Matt

• Jonny

• Miranda

Why is Miranda the child Mom is willing to sacrifice?

• she is a female and females will struggle by themselves in this world

• Mom loves her the least

• they all voted on it

• Miranda volunteered

Why does Miranda decide to go to town?

• she wants to see if Dad sent a letter

• she wants to know if Lisa had her baby

• she doesn't want Mom to see her die

• all of the above

Why can't Miranda ask for help from one of the houses she passed?

• nobody will help her

• the houses are all abandoned

• she doesn't need help

• Mom told her not to