Quiet Town by Jason Gurley - Comprehension Assessment

Who are the main characters in the short story "Quiet Town"?

• Bev and Ezze

• Bev and Benji

• Benji and Ezze

• Bev and Sam

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the setting of the short story "Quiet Town"?

• A bustling city

• A rural village

• A small coastal town

• A mountain retreat

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the author create tension in the story?

• By introducing a friendly neighbor

• By depicting a calm and stable environment

• By portraying the deteriorating state of the town

• By focusing on the characters' daily routines

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the primary theme of "Quiet Town"?

• Hopelessness

• Resilience

• Family unity

• Environmental impact

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What effect has climate change had on the town in the story?

• Increased tourism

• Rising sea levels

• Expansion of agricultural land

• Stronger community bonds

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

What emotions does the story evoke in the reader?

• Joy and excitement

• Anger and frustration

• Empathy and concern

• Indifference and detachment

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author convey the urgency of addressing climate change?

• By downplaying its impact on the characters

• By minimizing the devastation caused by climate change

• By using vivid imagery to depict the consequences

• By focusing on unrelated societal issues

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the author's purpose in writing "Quiet Town"?

• To entertain readers with a dystopian tale

• To warn about the potential consequences of climate change

• To advocate for increased urbanization

• To promote skepticism about environmental issues

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How does Bev attempt to maintain a sense of normalcy in the story?

• By ignoring the reality of their situation

• By engaging in daily routines like doing laundry

• By constantly expressing her fear and anxiety

• By isolating herself and Benji from the community

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What impact does the deteriorating state of the town have on the characters?

• It motivates them to leave the town immediately

• It instills a sense of hopelessness and limited options

• It leads them to invest in repairing the town

• It creates a strong sense of community among the remaining residents

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3