Quiz on the Novel 'Melt' by Ele Fountain pages 11 - 44

What does the simile "an angry wasp" compare to?

• The sound of the wind

• The movement of snowmobiles

• The behavior of people

• The appearance of the sky

What does Bea's father tell her about the weekend?

• They will go camping

• He will take her fishing

• They will visit a museum

• He will take her to a concert

What does Yutu want to do that his grandmother disapproves of?

• Go to school

• Hunt for seal meat alone

• Play video games

• Travel to the city

What is the relationship between Bea and Yutu in the novel "Melt"?

• They are siblings

• They are friends

• They are cousins

• They are classmates

What is the second location in the story?

• A city in the Southern Hemisphere

• A town where Bea's family has moved

• A tropical island

• A desert village

Who is referred to as "Bea" in the story?

• A fourteen-year-old girl who just started school

• Bea's grandmother

• A boy in Bea's class

• Bea's mother

What is "akutaq" known as?

• Eskimo Pie

• Eskimo Ice Cream

• Eskimo Cake

• Eskimo Pudding

What challenge does Yutu face in the story?

• Adapting to a new school

• Surviving in harsh Arctic conditions

• Learning a new language

• Finding a lost treasure

What is a central aspect of Yutu’s story in "Melt"?

• Space exploration

• Changes to the Arctic

• Underwater exploration

• Desert survival

What is the purpose of a fictional passage?

• To list facts

• To develop a character, describe a setting, or advance the plot

• To provide a bibliography

• To summarize a textbook