Melt Novel Quiz

What is the central theme of Melt?

• Friendship

• Climate change and survival

• Overcoming adversity in the wilderness

• Exploring new places

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Where does the story of Melt take place?

• In a desert

• On a remote Arctic island

• In a futuristic city

• In the dense Amazon rainforest

What event causes the world in Melt to become uninhabitable?

• A massive volcanic eruption

• A sudden climate catastrophe that melts the polar ice caps

• An economic collapse

• A global war

How does Kieran's family survive after the catastrophic event?

• By living in a small underground bunker

• By traveling to other countries to seek refuge

• By surviving on food and resources they find in the Arctic

• They perish in the early stages of the crisis

What role does the Arctic ice play in the novel?

• It represents a new frontier to explore

• It is the setting for Kieran's adventure and the key to his survival

• It is merely a backdrop with no significance

• It is where Kieran finds the treasure

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Who is Kieran's main ally during his journey?

• His little sister

• A group of other survivors

• His pet dog

• A fellow refugee named Yemi

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What kind of relationship does Kieran develop with Yemi?

• They have a competitive rivalry

• They are enemies, struggling for resources

• They become friends, helping each other survive

• They become distant acquaintances who only talk when necessary

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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How does Kieran change over the course of the novel?

• He becomes more selfish and isolated

• He learns to trust others and takes on leadership

• He regresses into a childlike state

• He abandons his family to search for better opportunities

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is one of the key lessons Kieran learns by the end of Melt?

• That survival is purely about physical strength

• That relying on others is vital to surviving in harsh conditions

• That it’s better to be alone in times of crisis

• That greed will always lead to disaster

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the significance of the title Melt?

• It refers to the emotional changes Kieran experiences throughout the novel

• It represents the melting of Kieran’s heart after meeting Yemi

• It symbolizes the melting of the ice caps and the collapse of the environment

• It is a metaphor for Kieran’s gradual descent into madness

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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