Preparedness 101 9.7 tek'd questions

What is the thesis of the article, “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse”?

• The rise of zombies in pop culture has given credence to the idea that a zombie apocalypse could happen.

• There are all kinds of emergencies that we can prepare for.

• If zombies did start roaming the streets, CDC would conduct an investigation much like any other disease outbreak.

• Well, we’re here to answer that question for you, and hopefully share a few tips about preparing for real emergencies too!

Which type of evidence is used in this passage?

• data

• anecdotes

• examples

• statistics

How does the author present his point of view about zombies in “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse”?

• He uses insults to say that fans of zombie movies are foolish people.

• He uses lighthearted language to show that he is joking about zombies.

• He uses medical terms to show that some doctors believe in zombies.

• He uses scientific terms to show why zombies could not exist.

What evidence supports the answer to the previous question

• That's right, I said z-o-m-b-i-e-a-p-o-c-a-l-y-p-s-e. You may laugh now, but when it happens you'll be happy you read this, and hey, maybe you'll even learn a thing or two about how to prepare for a real emergency.

• [M]y personal favorite [zombie movie] is Resident Evil….

• Harvard psychiatrist Steven Schlozman wrote a (fictional) medical paper on the zombies presented in Night of the Living Dead and refers to the condition as Ataxic Neurodegenerative Satiety Deficiency Syndrome….

• Other zombie origins shown in films include radiation from a destroyed NASA Venus probe (as in Night of the Living Dead)….

The author most likely included the section “A Brief History of Zombies” to--

• discuss why it is important to prepare for a zombie apocalypse.

• engage the readers by establishing a parallel between a zombie apocalypse and real-life emergencies.

• explain why a zombie apocalypse could really occur and how we must prepare.

• elaborate the importance of not underestimating the harm a zombie can inflict.

The author includes this information most likely in order to --

• contradict the assumption that CDC is prepared for a zombie outbreak.

• explain the thoroughness of CDC’s efforts to contain a virus.

• illustrate the importance of CDC’s role in a viral outbreak.

• support the key idea that a zombie outbreak requires a lot of planning.

What is the author’s main concern and likely the reason of writing the article?

• To educate readers on how to properly prepare for an emergency.

• To convince readers it is vital to prepare for a zombie apocalypse.

• To highlight the differences between preparing for zombie versus other emergencies.

• To entertain the readers by comparing a zombie apocalypse to a pandemic.

This assistance might include consultation, lab testing and analysis, patient management and care, tracking of contacts, and infection control (including isolation and quarantine). It’s likely that an investigation of this scenario would seek to accomplish several goals: determine the cause of the illness, the source of the infection/virus/toxin, learn how it is transmitted and how readily it is spread, how to break the cycle of transmission and thus prevent further cases, and how patients can best be treated.

The author includes this information most likely in order to (Select TWO correct answers) --

• A. contradict the assumption that CDC is prepared for a zombie outbreak.

• B. explain the thoroughness of CDC’s efforts to contain a virus.

• C. illustrate the importance of CDC’s role in a viral outbreak.

• D. outline the steps it takes to control an outbreak.

• E. support the key idea that a zombie outbreak requires a lot of planning.

What is a concern of the author and likely the purpose of writing the article?

• Author's Purpose

• To educate readers on the need to prepare for emergencies in a fun manner.

• Is NOT  the author’s purpose

• To convince readers it is vital to prepare for a zombie apocalypse.

• Author's Purpose

• To educate readers on how to properly prepare for an emergency.

• Is NOT  the author’s purpose

• To entertain the readers by comparing a zombie apocalypse to a pandemic.

• Is NOT  the author’s purpose

• To highlight the differences between preparing for zombie versus other emergencies.

As explained in 'Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse,' why should readers choose two places to meet their family in an emergency?

• to make sure children are picked up from school

• to have another option if they cannot return home

• to reassure themselves that they are ready for anything

• to be prepared in case their family needs to split up