To Stay Alive Quiz

What is the primary topic explored in "To Stay Alive" by Skila Brown?

• Friendship

• Survival

• Love

• Betrayal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which poetic device is predominantly used in the line "The wind whispered secrets through the trees"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

What can be inferred about Mary Ann's (main character) feelings towards the journey in "To Stay Alive"?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Fear and determination

• Joy

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the author's purpose in writing "To Stay Alive"?

• To entertain with a fictional story

• To inform about historical events

• To explore human resilience and survival

• To persuade readers to take action

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Identify the poetic device used in the phrase "a sea of grass."

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How does the plot of "To Stay Alive" develop the topic of survival?

• By showing the characters' daily routines

• By depicting the characters' struggle against nature

• By focusing on romantic relationships

• By highlighting the characters' wealth

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Summarize the main conflict in "To Stay Alive."

• The protagonist's internal struggle with fear

• The group's battle against harsh environmental conditions

• The rivalry between two characters

• The search for a new home

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What type of conflict is primarily depicted in "To Stay Alive"?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Analyze the idea of hope in "To Stay Alive." Which event best illustrates this theme?

• The characters' decision to take the Hastings cutoff

• The characters' continuous search for food and shelter

• The characters' arguments and disagreements

• The characters' reminiscing about the past

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Interpret the figurative language in the line "Her heart was a drum, pounding in her chest."

• Her heart was making a musical sound

• Her heart was beating rapidly due to fear or excitement

• Her heart was calm and steady

• Her heart was malfunctioning

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6