
Is Survival Selfish?
Authored by Summer Robertson
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence from Night contains both a dependent and an independent clause?
A terrible word began to circulate soon thereafter: selection. (paragraph 2)
Today, this is paradise compared to what the camp was two years ago. (paragraph 4)
Run as if you had the devil at your heels! (paragraph 14)
When I happened to dream of a better world, I imagined a universe without a bell. (paragraph 44)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He felt time was running out. He was speaking rapidly, he wanted to tell me so many things. His speech became confused, his voice was choked. He knew that I had to leave in a few moments. He was going to remain alone, so alone…
The tone of this paragraph from Night is one of-
Acceptance
Despair
Impatience
Suspense
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He felt time was running out. He was speaking rapidly, he wanted to tell me so many things. His speech became confused, his voice was choked. He knew that I had to leave in a few moments. He was going to remain alone, so alone…
Which two phrases contribute to the tone in the previous paragraph?
He felt time was running out.
He was speaking…
He knew that I had to leave…
…in a few moments
…so alone…
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Wiesel not want to accept his inheritance?
He does not like anyone telling him what to do.
He refuses to accept the face that his father may die
He thinks his father is being too generous
He does not have time to take the items back
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL. 11-12.9
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select two sentences that best support that Wiesel didn't want his inheritance.
“I said nothing.” (paragraph 64)
“He knew that I had to leave in a few moments.” (paragraph 65)
“I was on the verge of breaking into sobs.” (paragraph 68).
“You will need them as much as I.” (paragraph 68).
“We’ll see each other tonight, after work.” (paragraph 68).
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In "Is Survival Selfish?" Why does the author include her personal experience about the Grand Central Station incident?
To prove she’s an expert during survival situations
To explain why she became interested in the topic of survival
To highlight the difference between those who survive and those who don’t
To introduce the idea that sometimes people instincts are not about survival
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Yates’ case, he had time to think hard about the odds, and the possibilities he was facing, and to realize that he couldn’t save anyone but himself. But what about people who have to make more instantaneous decisions? If, in fact, survivors are driven by instinct not civilization, how do you explain all those who choose otherwise? Who would dive into icy waters or onto subway tracks or disobey order to make repeat trips onto a minefield to bring wounded to safety? Are they more civilized than the rest of us? More brave? More noble?
Which two phrases best explain the author’s reasons for including the rhetorical questions?
To make the point that some people act selflessly in emergencies
To engage readers by asking them to imagine specific survival situations
To express disapproval of people who are driven by their survival instincts
To Propose that it is possible to predict how people will respond in emergencies
To encourage readers to attempt to rescue others whenever emergencies arise
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