Zombie Article

Where did the idea of zombies originally come from?

• Africa

• Haiti

• Europe

• North America

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What do modern zombie stories usually say causes people to turn into zombies?

• Magic

• A curse

• A disease

• Radiation

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What is the name of the bacteria mentioned in the article that affects rats and cats?

• Ophiocordyceps unilateralis

• Streptococcus

• Toxoplasma gondii

• Escherichia coli

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According to the article, what is the only place Toxoplasma gondii can currently grow?

• A rat’s brain

• A cat’s intestines

• A spider’s body

• A human stomach

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In the fungus example, what does the infected ant do before the fungus bursts out?

• Climbs into the anthill

• Runs toward other ants

• Bites onto a leaf above its home

• Digs underground

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Why do you think modern zombie stories use diseases instead of magic to explain zombies?

• Diseases seem more believable than magic

• Magic is too scary

• People don’t like science fiction anymore

• Diseases are easier to write about

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What might happen if Toxoplasma gondii evolved to affect humans instead of just rats?

• People would become smarter

• People might lose control of their decision-making

• People would stop eating cats

• People would no longer feel pain

Why does the fungus make the ant climb above the anthill before it bursts out?

• So the fungus can fall and spread to more ants

• Because the ant likes climbing

• To keep the ant safe

• So the ant can find food

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Why is the article suggesting students should study for their math test instead of planning for a zombie takeover?

• Because zombies are real

• Because studying math is more likely to be useful

• Because math is easier than zombies

• Because the author dislikes zombies

What can we infer about the author’s opinion of a zombie takeover?

• The author believes it will happen soon

• The author thinks it is very unlikely

• The author is scared it will happen tomorrow

• The author has already prepared for it

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