The Dead and the Gone

How does Bri die?

• She gets the flu from Alex

• She freezes to death

• She starves herself

• She gets trapped in the elevador.

At the end of scene 1, the kids go to the cemetery as they begin to hear Lena's story. Why is this significant to the development of the plot?

• The cemetery is the most important setting.

• The conflict of Lena's life story begins.

• It includes all the important characters.

• It shows a character going through a change.

In Scene 5, Lena explains that "neither (George nor Edwin) would be present for the ritual." Why would they not want to be there?

• They don't think it will work anyway.

• They thought it is too cold outside.

• They thought it was disrespectful to their dead family.

• They thought it would be really gross.

Why did the author end it with a burst of thunder and rain coming down?

• The rain shows how sad the kids are about Lena's story.

• The storm adds to the mood/tone of the story being creepy or scary.

• It was storming at the beginning so it should end that same way too.

• Thunder symbolizes the power that Lena had in coming back from the dead.

What is the main theme of 'The Dead and the Gone'?

• Survival in the face of disaster

• The importance of family

• The power of friendship

• The struggle for power

Who is the protagonist in 'The Dead and the Gone'?

• Julie Morales

• Brianna Morales

• Alex Morales

• Kevin Daley

What catastrophic event occurs in 'The Dead and the Gone'?

• A nuclear war

• A volcanic eruption

• An asteroid impact

• A solar flare

How does Alex Morales primarily try to keep his family safe?

• By moving to a safer city

• By hoarding food and supplies

• By joining a community group

• By sending them to relatives

What role does religion play in 'The Dead and the Gone'?

• It provides comfort and guidance

• It causes conflict among characters

• It is a source of fear

• It is not mentioned

Which character is known for their strong faith in 'The Dead and the Gone'?

• Alex Morales

• Brianna Morales

• Julie Morales

• Father Mulrooney