Dry Shusterman

Evaluate the effectiveness of the narrative structure in building suspense in "Dry."

• The structure is confusing and detracts from the story.

• The structure is straightforward and predictable.

• The structure effectively builds suspense and keeps the reader engaged.

• The structure is irrelevant to the story's suspense.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does the author develop the theme of survival in the first 20 chapters?

• By showing characters engaging in everyday activities.

• By depicting the characters' struggle to find water and stay alive.

• By focusing on the characters' romantic relationships.

• By describing the characters' academic achievements.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What role does the media play in the unfolding crisis in "Dry"?

• It provides accurate and helpful information.

• It downplays the severity of the situation.

• It spreads panic and misinformation.

• It is completely absent from the narrative.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the use of imagery in 'Dry' by Neal Shusterman.

• The imagery is sparse and lacks detail.

• The imagery vividly depicts the harshness of the drought.

• The imagery focuses on the beauty of nature.

• The imagery is irrelevant to the story.

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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

What is the primary conflict in 'Dry' by Neal Shusterman?

• The characters' struggle to find food.

• The characters' struggle to find water.

• The characters' struggle to find shelter.

• The characters' struggle to find transportation.

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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.RI.K.6

How does the author use dialogue to develop characters in 'Dry'?

• The dialogue is minimal and unimportant.

• The dialogue reveals the characters' inner thoughts and emotions.

• The dialogue is used only for comedic effect.

• The dialogue is irrelevant to character development.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What literary device is predominantly used to create tension in 'Dry'?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Analyze the role of setting in 'Dry'.

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot.

• The setting enhances the theme of survival.

• The setting is only used for background information.

• The setting detracts from the story's main themes.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the tone of 'Dry' by Neal Shusterman?

• Optimistic and cheerful

• Dark and suspenseful

• Humorous and light-hearted

• Indifferent and detached

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author convey the theme of community in 'Dry'?

• By showing characters working together to survive.

• By focusing on individual achievements.

• By depicting characters in isolation.

• By ignoring the concept of community.

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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