
Is Survival Selfish?
Authored by Chris Serrano
English
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
2. The author’s overall purpose is to argue that
survival is selfish.
saving others is always the right thing to do.
those who survive a disaster should not be criticized.
many factors influence a person’s behavior in a crisis.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In lines 22–37, the author describes how people reacted to an explosion near Grand Central Station.
Her description supports her point that
people’s instinct for self-preservation does not always take over.
dangerous situations can occur anytime and anywhere.
people are attracted to scenes of disaster.
a person must be determined to get to safety.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to the survival training expert cited in lines 39–40, what is the reason that some people do not survive life-threatening situations?
They are in poor physical shape.
They lose their ability to think clearly.
They do not have survival training.
They believe fate will determine the outcome.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What does the author believe is the basis for survivor guilt?
knowledge of others’ suffering
post-traumatic stress
society’s double standards
fear of media criticism
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
With which statement would the author most likely agree?
It is easier to judge the wisdom of a person’s actions after the fact.
In a crisis, everyone makes deliberate decisions about what to do.
Survivors are usually those who have had special training in the military or police force.
Those who do not survive often lack the will to live.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
To berate means to
argue.
scold.
compliment.
adjust.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
If a spectacle is guaranteed to transfix viewers, it will
disgust them.
be new to them.
require their participation.
hold their attention.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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