"Why is it Fun to be Frightened" Quiz

What does the author include in her introduction to hook the readers?

• information on a famous, old scary movie.

• a story about a time she went through a haunted house.

• a true story of how a small town encountered terror.

• a detailed description of what "fight or flight" means.

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CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.3A

The reading strategy used for informational texts includes...

Make sure you spell it correctly!

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CCSS.L.8.2C

Which paragraph gives the best description of the author's purpose for writing?

• paragraph 2

• paragraph 1

• paragraph 3

• paragraph 4

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CCSS.RI.8.6

How did the author study her interest with fear?

• by inviting guests to measure their brainwave activity before and after a haunted house

• by asking guests to describe their feelings as they walked through a crime scene

• by asking guests to go on various roller coasters and measuring their adrenaline levels before/after

• by inviting guests to a scary movie and measuring the volume of their screams during the jump scares.

What is the topic of the section under the header "Studying fear at a terrifying attraction?"

• why the author studied fear

• how the author studied fear

• the outcomes of the studies done on fear

• a description of what it takes to be scared

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.2

the author describes that there can be some ______ to experiencing fear if it is done in a safe way.

• bad outcomes

• health concerns

• benefits

• newfound phobias

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the purpose of the I in THIEVES?

• to analyze the title in order to predict what the text will be about

• to explore the text features so the audience can have a visual understanding

• to analyze the questions that are at the end of the text

• to understand the introduction of the text and to build background knowledge.

The author's studies confirmed the effects of going through a haunted house is similar to...

Select all that apply

• running a 5K

• tackling a climbing wall

• falling off a building

• running from a dog

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CCSS.RI.8.3

V in THIEVES stands for BOTH...

• visuals

• verbatim

• vocabulary

• vulgar language

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

True or False: The author suggests you bring your friends to a haunted house, or scary encounter, regardless of if they want to or not.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2