Life As We Knew It

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Matt

• Megan

• Miranda

• Lisa

What format is the story told in?

• Third-person narrative

• Newspaper articles

• Diary entries

• Dialogue-only scenes

What upcoming event is everyone talking about in Chapter 1?

• A school dance

• An asteroid hitting the moon

• A presidential election

• A solar eclipse

What sport is Miranda’s younger brother, Jonny, excited about?

• Football

• Ice hockey

• Baseball

• Swimming

What grade is Miranda in?

• 7th

• 8th

• 9th

• 10th

What subject does Miranda struggle with at school?

• English

• Math

• History

• Science

What is Miranda's relationship with her best friend Megan like at this point in the story?

• They've grown closer

• They are distant and growing apart

• They are fighting constantly

• They just became friends

What unusual thing is happening with people’s reactions to the moon event?

• Everyone is afraid of the dark

• People are treating it like a big celebration

• No one is talking about it

• Schools are closing down

How does Miranda feel about her family?

• She feels completely disconnected from them

• She thinks they’re boring and annoying

• She loves them but finds them frustrating sometimes

• She wishes she lived with a different family

What kind of tone does Miranda use in her diary entries?

• Very formal and emotionless

• Sarcastic and reflective

• Fearful and panicked

• Always cheerful and optimistic