Last Kids on Earth (Nightmare King) Ch 13-15

"The momentum propels the roller coaster car up and over the first dip, then it careens around the next corner.."

Based on the context, what do you think careens means?

• so slowly that it almost stops moving

• so fast that it is almost tipping over

• flies into the air

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"All this metal is interfering with the signal of the radio. We must reach a higher altitude," says Quint.

"The Thunder Coaster's peak is the highest spot in the park, what about that?" asks June.

"The Thunder Coaster! Ingenious, June," exclaims Quint.

Based on the context, what do you think ingenious means?

• useless

• smart thinking

• quick thinking

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CCSS.RL.3.4

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Everyone is having a great time at Fun Land. What kills the vibe for Jack?

• zombies show up

• the King Wretch sends him into a dream again

• the radio starts making noise again

• they meet other people there

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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The group comes up with a great plan to get a better signal for the radio. What is their plan?

• get the radio to the top of the tallest roller coaster in the park

• leave the park and head home

• fly on the King Wretch's back

• go underground

Who or what shows up at Fun Land, causing the group to have to hide?

• The King Wretch

• Hundreds of zombies

• A mob of monsters

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CCSS.RL.3.4

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What happens at the end of chapter 15?

• Jack is grabbed in the air by the King Wretch's claws

• Jack flies off the roller coaster and lands in a pile of stale popcorn

• June confesses her feelings to Jack

• The group beats the King Wretch

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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