Summarizing and Theme Review - Reading a to Z - Blackout

Read the following excerpt from the passage: "Addy looked at her mom quizzicaly."

Using context clues, what does the word quizzicaly mean?

• With a funny face

• Seriously

• Showing curiosity

• Happily

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What does the phrase "Addy and her mom kept their eyes peeled for an open cab. After sixty blocks, they finally hailed one." tell the reader about the story?

• the story is taking place in a city

• there are two main characters

• the story is taking place in the country

• the main character is leaving school for the day

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Part A - Which sentence best states an important theme in "Blackout!"

• You should have a car rather than relying on cabs and the subway.

• Have a backup plan for when your cellphone does not work.

• Even frustrating things can help you appreciate what you have in the end.

• Free pizza is always a good thing!

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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Part B - Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Yikes," said Addy's mom. "The subways won't be running."

• "Addy and her mom kept their eyes peeled for an open cab."

• "I hope your sister isn't stuck underground."

• "They noticed stars they had never seen before outlining the bridge."

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How does the blackout BEST impact the plot of the passage?

• The blackout causes a lot of stress for the characters.

• Everything shut down because of the blackout

• Addy's mom can't get in touch with Zelda, Addy's sister.

• Without the blackout, there would be no plot.

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Read the following excerpt: "That night, Addy's family climbed the steps to the roof. This was something they did often, but tonight was special."

How does the author's choice of words best contribute to the meaning of the passage?

• It lets the reader know that her family did not have a back yard.

• It lets the reader know that Addy lived with her sister and Mom.

• It lets the reader know that her family appreciated what they had a little more than they did before.

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Choose the BEST summary for the passage.

• There was a blackout in Addy's city that completely changed their day. However, at the end, Addy appreciated what she had even more than before.

• After a blackout in the city, Addy had a temper tantrum because she couldn't go to her dance auditions.

• The city had a blackout where everyone was completely confused. Addy and her mom had to walk home and arrived there at night.

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How did Addy probably feel when she turned the corner and saw her sister waiting at the door?

• Happy because they were worried about Zelda being stuck on the subway

• Exhausted because they had walked for over three hours

• Irritated because her sister did not call to let them know she was safe

• Mad because they only had one piece of pizza for supper

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