Summarizing and Theme Review - Blackout

Read the following excerpt from the passage: "Addy looked at her mom quizzically." Using context clues, what does the word quizizicaly mean?

• happily

• seriously

• showing curiosity

• with a funny face

What does the phrase "Addy and her mom kept their eyes peeled for an open cab. After sixty blocks they finally hailed one" tell the reader about the story?

• the story is taking place in the city

• there are two main characters

• the story is taking place in the country

• the main character is leaving school for the day

Part A - Which sentence best states an important theme in "Blackout!"

• Have a backup plan for when your cellphone does not work

• Even frustrating things can help you appreciate what you have in the end.

• Free pizza is always a good thing!

• You should have a car rather than relying on cabs and the subway.

Part B - Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• "They noticed stars they had never seen before outlining the bridge."

• "I hope your sister isnt' stuck underground."

• "Addy and her mom kept their eyes peeled for an open cab."

• "Yikes," said Addy's mom. "The subways won't be running."

How does the blackout BEST impact the plot of the passage?

• Everything was shut down because of the blackout.

• The blackout causes a lot of stress for the characters.

• Without a blackout, there would be no plot.

• Addy's mom can't get in touch with Zelda, Addy's sister.

Read the following excerpt: "That night, Addy's family climbed the steps to the roof. This was something they did of ten but tonight was special."

How does the author's choice of words best contribute to the meaning of the passage?

• It lets the reader know that her family appreciated what they had a little more than they did before.

• It lets the reader know that her family did not have a backyard.

• It lets the reader know that Addy lived with her sister and mom.

Choose the BEST summary for the passage.

• After the blackout in the city, Addy had a tember tantrum because she couldn't go to her dance auditions.

• There was a blackout in Addy's city that completely changed their day. However, at the end, Addy appreciated what she had even more than before.

• The city had a blackout where everyone was completely confused. Addy and her mom had to walk home and arrived there at night.

How did Addy probably feel when she turned the corner and saw her sister waiting at the door?

• Happy because they were worried about Zelda being stuck on the subway

• Irritated because her sister did not call to let them know she was safe

• Mad because they only had a piece of pizza for supper

• Exhausted because they had walked for over three hours