Zombie Apocalypse Quiz

What is the relationship between these selections from the article?

If zombies were to start roaming the streets – yes, we said zombies – the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants you to be prepared.

The kit should include a gallon of water per day for each person; nonperishable food items; medications; tools and supplies; sanitation and hygiene products; clothing and bedding; important documents and first aid supplies, the CDC says.

• The first selection is a main idea and the second selection is a supporting detail.

• The first selection is a supporting detail and the second selection is a main idea.

• The first selection is evidence in support of a claim and the second selection presents the claim.

• The first selection presents a claim and the second selection is a statement of contradiction.

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Which of these statements would be MOST important to include in an objective summary of the article?

• In the midst of providing guidelines on an unprecedented pandemic, the CDC updated its tips to prepare for another extreme occurrence: A zombie apocalypse.

• While the CDC says it began as a "tongue-in-cheek campaign," it actually is a practical guide for any emergency, like hurricanes, earthquakes or floods.

• The first step is to prepare for zombies – or any disaster: Create an emergency kit with essentials to last a few days.

• This includes identifying the types of emergencies possible in your area – such as a tornado or an earthquake – to prepare for that situation and make a list of your emergency contacts.

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Why does the author include the opinions of commenter Shelabella and John Sellick?

• to highlight the perspectives of two people who find the CDC's zombie blog to be laughable

• to highlight the perspectives of two people who find the CDC's zombie blog to be useful

• to illustrate the perspective of two people who disagree about the relevance of the CDC's zombie blog

• to illustrate the perspective of two experts who disagree about the importance of the CDC's zombie blog

Read the following paragraph from the article.

The CDC says it would conduct an investigation, as it would for any disease outbreak, and provide assistance to states. Until it could determine the cause of the outbreak and how it could be treated and stopped, the CDC listed guidelines to follow to be "safe than sorry."

How does this paragraph support the author’s position?

• by showing that the CDC zombie guidelines are of little use during a worldwide pandemic

• by showing that the CDC zombie guidelines could be applied to any emergency situation

• by explaining how the CDC zombie guidelines are more appropriate during an extreme weather event

• by explaining how the CDC zombie guidelines are getting more people involved in disaster preparedness

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What is the company's name that would like you to be prepared for zombies?

• Saugus High School

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

• The White House

• The President

True or False:

You should prepare for Zombies by creating an emergency kit with essentials to last a few days.

• True

• False

True or False:

You should create an emergency plan for when a zombie, or a hurricane, is outside your door.

• True

• False

True or False:

You should make a list of your emergency contacts.

• True

• False

True or False:

You should pick a place to evacuate and make an evacuation plan, which includes a designated meeting place for you and those you live with.

• True

• False

In which state did they have an extreme winter weather storm that caused 4 million people to not have power for days because they were not prepared?

• Florida

• Utah

• Idaho

• Texas