Literature Test 4 (Periods 2-5)

What is a tsunami?

• An earthquake caused by a volcanic eruption.

• An ice storm affecting the entire Northeast.

• A huge wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption

• A massive hurricane affecting miles of coastland.

What is the significance of the title of this text? Mammoth Shakes and Monster Waves, Destruction in 12 Countries.

• Mythical creatures from the past predicted the massive earthquake.

• The monster waves often result in large shakes which cause earthquakes.

• Twelve countries became involved in the cleanup effort from the earthquake of 2004

• The destruction in the 12 countries was caused by massive waves as a result of the earthquake.

“In many areas it was both the custom and law that women could enter the water only if fully clothed and wearing a head scarf.” What does “custom” mean?

• a rule enforced by fines

• a tradition

• a rule enforced by jail time

• a fabrication

________ is a drug used in medicine to kill bacteria and to cure infections

• Epicenter

• Gauge

• Antibiotic

• Magnitude

________ is to break open or burst

• Traumatize

• Rupture

• Magnitude

• Degradation

The phrase "earth against earth" describes

• debris from the tsunami rushing onto land.

• buildings crashing to the ground.

• the earthquake caused by the India and Burma plates.

• mountains of sand covering the ground.

Which of these was an effect of the tsunami?

• Water was contaminated

• Relief workers didn't want to enter war zones.

• Women did not learn to swim.

• Many earthquakes occurred after the tsunami.

Which line from the play shows Ichabod likes Katrina?

• Would you like to stay for tea?

• While Katrina pours tea, Ichabod eats a big slice of cake.

• Ichabod looks at Katrina adoringly as she dashes off.

• If Brom Bones catches me with Katrina, he'll flatten me.

Why does Katrina glance slyly at Brom before agreeing to dance with Ichabod?

• She knows Brom will be jealous.

• She knows Brom will be happy.

• She's planing to have a dance contest.

• She's playing a trick on Ichabod.

What is the main problem Ichabod is facing in the story that leads to the other problems?

• He's in love with Katrina, but she's courting Brom Bones.

• He's afraid of everything.

• He doesn't have a horse to ride to the party.

• He doesn't like his job as a schoolmaster.