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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

• Julie Morales

• Brianna Morales

• Alex Morales

• Kevin Daley

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

• A nuclear war

• A volcanic eruption

• An asteroid impact

• A solar flare

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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

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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

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

• Alex Morales

• Brianna Morales

• Julie Morales

• Father Mulrooney

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