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The Pod Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose the correct synonym for the word irritably.
a)
happily
b)
afraid
c)
strange
d)
uneasy
2.
Choose the correct synonym for disoriented.
a)
attentive
b)
eagerly
c)
confused
d)
watchful
3.
Choose the correct synonym for contraption.
a)
machine
b)
bottle
c)
jacket
d)
blanket
4.
Choose the correct synonym for the word empathy.
a)
sharing
b)
caring 
c)
crying
d)
lifting
5.
Choose the correct synonym for the word monologue.
a)
speech
b)
essay
c)
message
d)
criticism
6.
Choose the correct synonym for the word dismay. 
a)
sadness
b)
gratitude
c)
anger
d)
distress
7.
Choose the correct synonym for the word arching.
a)
underneath
b)
centered
c)
curved
d)
round
8.
Choose the correct synonym for the word impulse.
a)
family 
b)
reaction
c)
enjoyed
d)
reunion
9.
What is not an acceptable theme for "The Pod"?
a)
When helping others, you can actually help yourself.
b)
Treat others the way you would want to be treated.
c)
It is better to give than to receive.
d)
Helping
10.
Describe internal conflict.
a)
Character vs. outside forces
b)
Character vs. dolpins
c)
Character vs. self.
d)
Character vs. nature
11.
Describe the climax in "The Pod".
a)
Jesse is kicked off the soccer team.
b)
Jesse argues with his cousin Pete about fish.
c)
Jesse gets hit by a car. 
d)
Jesse helps the dolphin get back into the ocean.
12.
Which of the following events occurred in the rising action?
a)
Jesse's family was worried about him. 
b)
Jesse went to the store to get milk.
c)
Jesse and Pete were having a discussion about fish.
d)
Jesse and his family were having a family reunion in Cape Cod
13.
Which of the following describes what happened in the falling action?
a)
Jesse headed home.
b)
The dolphin died.
c)
Jesse''s parents were contacted. 
d)
The dolphin attacked Jesse.
14.
What happened in the resolution?
a)
Jesse planned to contact the Cape Cod Stranding Network (CCSN).
b)
Jesse played with the other dolphins from the pod.
c)
Jesse and Pete went swimming.
d)
Jesse and Pete celebrated on the shore. 
15.
Which of the following is a part of the exposition?
a)
Jesse was enjoying the family reunion.
b)
Jesse's mom was afraid of Pete.
c)
Pete was speaking with Jesse about dolphins. 
d)
Jesse and Pete had a fight.
16.
What does the stranded dolphin symbolize in "The Pod"?
a)
soccer
b)
Jesse and his fractured leg.
c)
death
d)
Love and life
17.
What are the two major conflicts from "The Pod"? Choose two.
a)
Jesse hates family reunions.
b)
Jesse is upset that its cold outside.
c)
Jesse is angry because he got hit by a car and his leg is fractured, which means he can no longer be an athlete.
d)
The dolphin is stranded on the shore.
18.
Write an objective summary about "The Pod"? Cite textual evidence.
a)
.
b)
.