Life As We Knew It Quiz #1 - Spring

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1. In the entry dated May 11, which statement most accurately describes Miranda's standards?

• Miranda feels her family holds herself to a higher standard than she can achieve.
• Miranda holds herself to exceptionally high standards in many aspects of life.
• Miranda’s self confidence fluctuates wildly throughout any given day.
• Miranda considers herself an academic failure, despite high grades.

2. On page 6 it says, “When Becky was still healthy the four of us did everything together…” This is an example of...

• Inferencing
• Flashback
• Simile
• Metaphor

3. On page 8 it says, “I don’t see how I am going to make it through the next two weeks, let alone two more years of high school.” This is an example of...

• Foreshadowing
• Cause and Effect
• Metaphor
• Simile

4. On page 27 it says, “I felt the exact same way, like a hundred-pound weight had just flown out of my stomach.” This is an example of...

• Simile
• Personification
• Metaphor
• Cause and Effect

5. Refer to the passage below from page 28. Choose the inference that is most logical, given everything you know about Miranda through three chapters. “'Countries?' I said. Somehow, I’d forgotten there were other countries, that we shared the moon with other countries."

• This shows Miranda’s reputation of being thoughtless and selfish
• This shows how young people tend not to think about the big picture beyond their own lives
• This shows the emotionally numb state in which Miranda finds herself
• This shows Miranda's confidence in her geographical capabilites

6. Refer to the passage below from pge 29. Which statement is the most logical inference? "Mom made pancakes, which she never does on a school day."

• Mom wants to normalize life for her kids, but fails in her efforts because making pancakes isn't normal for her
• Mom does not know what day of the week it is
• Miranda is panicked about a disruption to everyone’s routine
• Miranda is becoming more critical of her mother’s actions

7. Which option best expresses the function of chapter three? (This means what chapter three does in the bigger scope of the book.)

• It eases the conflict that exists between Miranda and her mother
• It enhances the audience’s understanding of Miranda’s character traits
• It reinforces the theme that societal norms will continue even in times of mass tragedy
• it gives the reader more background information to better understand the setting