Life As we Knew It Ch. 1 and 2

What event is everyone in Miranda’s town looking forward to witnessing?

• A solar eclipse

• A meteor shower

• A comet hitting the moon

• The Northern Lights

How does Miranda's mother react to the news of the comet?

• She is indifferent

• She is excited

• She is worried

• She is confused

What is Miranda's initial feeling about the comet?

• Fear

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Sadness

Who are Miranda’s two best friends mentioned in these chapters?

• Dan and Brandon

• Sam and Megan

• Becky and Megan

• Dan and Tim

What subject does Miranda’s mother insist she keep studying?

• English

• Mathematics

• History

• Science

How does the community react after the comet hits the moon?

• They celebrate

• They panic

• They are confused

• They don't react

What is one of the first major changes in the environment mentioned after the comet hits?

• Intense heatwaves

• Earthquakes

• Massive flooding

• Tsunamis

What does Miranda’s father do in response to the comet event?

• He calls Miranda immediately

• He sends supplies

• He visits them

• There is no mention of him

Why does Miranda's mom start buying large quantities of supplies?

• There was a sale at the supermarket

• She believes it will help them prepare for future disasters

• She is hosting a big party

• She is starting a new business

What does Miranda feel about her family’s response to the disaster?

• She thinks they are overreacting

• She agrees with them

• She is unsure

• She thinks they are not doing enough