Quizizz: The Run Part 7- Questions

RL 7.1: Based on Anna's reaction to the music in paragraph 5 ("Leave it, please. Somehow the music helps."), what can you infer about her state of being at that moment?

• She was completely overtaken by the zombie infection and enjoyed the bluegrass music.

• She was beginning to regain some control and found the music to be a comforting presence.

• She disliked the bluegrass music and wanted it to be turned off to prevent further irritation.

• She was fully aware of her actions and simply preferred listening to the radio.

Answer explanation

The sentence "Leave it, please. Somehow the music helps" suggests Anna was not entirely overtaken and found the music beneficial, implying a struggle for control and a seeking of comfort.

RL 7.1: Based on the events in the text, what inferences can you draw about why music might have this effect on zombies, even though the text doesn't explicitly state the reason?

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• The loud vibrations of the music could overwhelm the zombies' senses, temporarily disrupting their aggression.

• The familiar patterns and rhythms in the music might trigger dormant memories or emotions within the zombies.

• The unpleasant sounds of the music likely cause the zombies physical pain, forcing them to retreat.

• The complex melodies of the music could be interpreted by the zombies as a threatening form of communication.

Answer explanation

The music's patterns and rhythms might subtly trigger remnants of the zombies' former human experiences or emotions, aligning with Petey's method of engaging their lost humanity.

RL 7.2: Which two of the following statements should NOT be included in a summary of this text?

• Dennis was relieved when they arrived at the radio station's parking lot, which was filled with debris.

• Anna suddenly grabbed the radio console and clumsily increased the volume of the bluegrass music.

• Petey Coltrain explained that playing music, especially bluegrass, confuses zombies and can help them recover.

• Jeremiah bravely spoke to Anna, trying to reach the person he knew was still inside her.

• Mac used a long slat of wood as a weapon when the group was surrounded by a horde of zombies.

Answer explanation

Options B and E describe less critical details of the immediate conflict rather than the core problem, the central solution, or the characters' main actions and discoveries.

RL 7.2: The theme of this text is "the enduring power of humanity and connection in the face of overwhelming adversity".

How is this theme most effectively developed in the text?

• Through the characters' reliance on weapons and violence to combat the zombie threat and protect themselves.

• Through the unexpected discovery that music, coupled with compassion, can subdue and potentially heal the infected.

• Through the detailed descriptions of the decaying environment and the overwhelming number of zombies the group encounters.

• Through Dennis's internal thoughts and feelings of fear and desperation as they navigate the dangerous world.

Answer explanation

The theme is primarily developed by showing how human connection and a unique form of cultural expression offer a surprising and hopeful way to overcome the seemingly insurmountable zombie apocalypse.

RL 7.3: How does Petey's introduction in paragraph 17 impact the direction of the plot and the other characters' understanding of the situation?

• Petey's arrival, wielding a loud speaker, immediately diffuses the immediate danger posed by Anna and the approaching zombies.

• Petey's arrival, wielding a weapon, demonstrates a violent solution to the zombie threat, reinforcing the group's fears.

• Petey's arrival, playing loud music, offers an unexpected explanation and potential solution to the zombie problem.

• Petey's arrival, shouting warnings, confirms the group's understanding that the radio station is a dangerous trap.

Answer explanation

Petey's introduction dramatically shifts the plot by presenting a surprising and effective alternative to fighting the zombies, changing the characters' understanding of how to survive.

RL 7.3 Think back to when Anna was partly a zombie and the group was surrounded by many zombies. How does the ending, where they hug Anna and decide to stay, relate to those scary problems from the beginning?

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• The ending shows the group chose to fight the numerous zombies to keep a still-zombified Anna safe.

• The ending reveals the group's acceptance of Anna's past state and their commitment to a new way of handling zombies.

• The ending implies the group abandoned Anna to seek shelter from the overwhelming number of zombies nearby.

• The ending suggests the group remained fearful of both Anna and the horde but lacked any safer alternatives.

Answer explanation

The ending connects back to the initial conflicts by demonstrating the group's acceptance of Anna's former condition and their commitment to a new way of dealing with the zombies, moving beyond fear and towards unity and a potential solution.

RL 7.4: When the story says the bluegrass music played "insistently," what connotation (feelings or ideas) does the word "insistently" make you think of about the music? What might this word hint about how the music is acting in that scary situation?

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• It suggests the music was lively and cheerful, creating a sense of happiness and safety for the group.

• It suggests the music was persistent and demanding attention, possibly adding to the tense and unavoidable atmosphere.

• It suggests the music was quiet and gentle, providing a calming and peaceful backdrop to the scene.

• It suggests the music was erratic and unpredictable, mirroring the chaotic and dangerous events unfolding.

RL 7.4: The text compares Anna's leg to that of a "grotesque puppetmaster." What does this simile suggest about Anna's control over her body?

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• It suggests Anna is deliberately manipulating her leg movements with great skill and precision.

• It suggests Anna's leg movements are unnatural, disturbing, and controlled by an outside, unseen force.

• It suggests Anna is gracefully controlling her leg as if she were a skilled puppeteer.

• It suggests Anna's leg movements are strong and purposeful, like a master in control.

Answer explanation

The simile implies Anna's leg is moving in a disturbing and involuntary way, as if manipulated by something beyond her own will.

RL 7.5: How does the sequence of events in the first two paragraphs set up the initial problem and the danger the characters face?

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• The paragraphs show the characters calmly discussing their travel plans before encountering any zombies.

• The paragraphs depict a sudden, violent attack by a partially zombified Anna inside their vehicle.

• The paragraphs illustrate the group safely arriving at their destination without any immediate threats.

• The paragraphs present a peaceful scene interrupted by a radio announcement about the ongoing zombie threat.

Answer explanation

The initial paragraphs establish immediate danger through Anna's violent actions and unsettling presence within the confined truck after a disorienting blackout.

RL 7.5: Why might the author have chosen to introduce Petey and his solution relatively late in the story?

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• To immediately reassure the reader that the characters would easily overcome the zombie threat.

• To build suspense and allow the reader to experience the characters' initial fear and desperation.

• To quickly establish the effectiveness of music as a common and well-known zombie deterrent.

• To confuse the reader about the true nature of the zombie threat until the very end of the story.

Answer explanation

Introducing Petey late creates suspense, immersing the reader in the characters' perilous situation before offering a surprising and hopeful turn.