The Dead & The Gone (5-8)

Why does Bri leave the convent?

• She is homesick.

• She hates it and runs away.

• She gets sick and cannot work.

• The convent closes down because of the flu.

Who introduces Alex to body-shopping?

• Chris

• Julie

• Kevin

• Harvey

What game does Alex offer to teach Julie to help pass the time?

• chess

• Mahjong

• checkers

• poker

What do Alex and Julie try to do on Bri's birthday while she is at the convent?

• Call her to wish her a happy birthday.

• Mail her a birthday card.

• Bake her a cake.

• Send her a birthday present.

In Chapter 7, what type of food does Kevin give Alex?

• a canned ham

• peanut butter

• tuna fish

• sardines

Where does Alex begin to start going on Friday mornings?

• A couple blocks down the street from the apartment to wait in the food distribution line.

• The daily mass at 8:00 a.m.

• The local grocery store to stock up on canned goods.

• The hospital to look for Mami.

What stopped Alex from sending Julie with to be with Uncle Jimmy?

• He did not think Uncle Jimmy was a good role-model.

• He was nervous that Julie would get homesick.

• He made a promise to Bri that him and Julie would stay together.

• He thought it would be to hard on his Uncle Jimmy.

What happens when Alex and Julie leave their apartment to go to their first food distribution together?

• a riot breaks out and they almost get separated and trampled on.

• The run out of food and people are left without food.

• A stranger approaches them and asks for help.

• They find their parents in the crowd.

What do Julie and Alex receive from Carlos?

• A letter in the mail telling them that he is in Texas and okay.

• A birthday present to give to Bri on his behalf.

• A phone call telling them to take shelter.

• A box of food in the mail.

What other natural disaster does Alex learn is taking place as they are standing in line at the food distribution?

• tsunamis

• volcanos

• hurricanes

• tornados