WorksheetsThe Run Series Quiz
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 57mins
What news do Dennis and Mac hear on the radio while at the ranch?
There is a cattle farm that hires young men to work over the summer.
Thousands of people are running as fast as they can across the country.
There is a bad disease spreading among people.
The Muskrat says that the disease is "real bad." What evidence in the story supports his statement?
T.J. wants to go into town even though The Muskrat has advised people to stay in their homes.
After The Muskrat warns people about the disease, an old Earl Scruggs song comes on the radio.
The Greersons tell the boys not to worry, saying that the disease will end soon.
The disease is very contagious, and doctors have not been able to figure out a cure.
Read the following sentence: "More and more people were getting sick. The symptoms were strange. People would become violently ill, then fall into a long, deep sleep." What does the word symptoms mean?
fears of getting sick
signs of a disease
serious injuries
suggestions that doctors give to patients
Read these sentences from the text.
Were those zombies?' asked Mac.'I don’t know,' said Dennis. 'Whatever they were, they didn’t seem completely human.'
What evidence from the story supports the idea that the people Mac and Dennis saw were not "completely human"?
There were a lot of them.
They were "only twenty feet away" from Mac and Dennis.
They were "crazed" and had "wild eyes."
Read these sentences from the text.
"Mac was at the counter. When Dennis walked in, Mac pointed to the back of the store. The door of the men’s bathroom was slowly creaking open. Just then the door swung wide, and a man appeared. The man’s hair was matted and disheveled. His clothes were ripped and dirty. Parts of his skin were covered in deep purple and black marks. Even from the door, Dennis could detect the man’s stench. He smelled like the fermented slop that they fed to pigs on the ranch. It was obvious that the plague had gotten this man."
Based on this evidence, what can you conclude about people who get the plague?
People who get the plague have to go to the bathroom more often than people who do not have the plague.
People who get the plague have short hair, wear long pants, and use a lot of deodorant.
People who get the plague develop purple and black marks and become smelly.
Which event advances the plot?
Mac and Dennis working at the ranch
Mac and Dennis getting gas
Mac and Dennis finding and rescuing Anna
Mac, Dennis, Jeremiah, and Anna going to sleep in the woods
Read these sentences from the text.
"Maybe it was his imagination, but the gash seemed to be intensifying in color. It had deepened into an unnatural shade of purple that almost glowed in the fading daylight."
Based on these sentences, what might the word “intensify” mean?
to become stronger or deeper
to become weaker or lighter
to become more painful
to become worried or anxious
Which sentences foreshadows that Anna will turn into a zombie?
Dennis was fiddling with the radio again. “Let’s see if we can hear her,” he said. “Maybe she’ll say her address.” The static cleared, and there again was Anna’s voice. She was still broadcasting.
Suddenly, Anna’s voice stopped. The young men heard a pounding on the door in the background. There was a crash and then sounds of a struggle.
“Jump in the truck!” screamed Mac. The girl ran and leapt into the back of the truck, and Dennis hit the accelerator. There was a howl of frustration from the plagued person as his victim escaped.
He pointed to the girl’s leg. The zombie had cut a long gash in her shin. The wound was already turning dark purple.
What are the most likely reasons the author included the following text: SELECT TWO OPTIONS
Dennis and Jeremiah stared in horror from the truck. Anna had a hand firmly around Mac’s throat.
“What is she doing?” Jeremiah squeaked in fearful confusion.
“Her wound,” Dennis gasped, “she must be infected.” But as he spoke, something strange happened. Anna’s left hand reached up and gripped her right arm by the wrist, wrenching it away from Mac’s neck. Mac retreated hastily, maneuvering so that a boulder stood between himself and Anna, but he seemed unhurt. What in the world was going on?
to contrast the part of Anna that was becoming a zombie with the part of her that was still human
to show that Anna was not fully a zombie yet
to show that Anna does not like Mac and wants to kill him
to contrast how nice Mac is with how mean Anna is
Read the following text:
Thirty miles didn’t sound like much, but Dennis felt as though he was barely inching along. He was tempted to slam the gas to dislodge zombie Anna, but he knew their friend was still inside. He couldn’t do it. As Dennis drove, the heel kept coming down, its rhythm an ominous contrast to the bright bluegrass still playing. The glass was strong, but how long could it hold?
What does the word ominous mean as it is used in the text above?
pathetically inadequate or unfashionable
giving a sign of future evil or trouble
causing great enthusiasm and eagerness
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event
Please read these sentences from the text:
"Anna’s right arm swung forward, whacking the radio console. She struck it again, but her clumsy movements only nudged the volume louder. [...]
Anna’s left arm shot out and grabbed the right. She wrenched it away from the radio and clutched it to her chest, shaking. Jeremiah peeked out from behind his hands. 'Anna, can you hear us? Are you a zombie?' he asked tentatively. Miraculously, she seemed to be regaining control.
"What conclusion can be drawn from these sentences?
Anna is partly a zombie, but part of her is still human and is fighting for control.
Jeremiah thinks he and the others should leave Anna behind if she's becoming a zombie.
Anna has almost completely become a zombie, and there's little her friends can do to save her.
Had zombies gotten to Mac and Anna while they were sleeping? He doubted it. Zombies weren’t known for their stealth — he definitely would have woken up to their loud groans and heavy, clumsy footsteps.
What does stealth mean as it is used in the sentence above?
cautious and quiet
loud and obnoxious
smell and sound
"He was reluctant to put the boy in harm's way, but they'd be safer together.."
What does reluctant mean as it is used in the sentence above?
excited
eager
hesitant
She didn't look hostile, though, just shaken and confused.
What does hostile mean?
agreeable
unfriendly
helpful
Dennis did not want to jostle Anna.
What does jostle mean?
to cause her to bump against something
to cause her to be left alone
to cause her to ride smoothly with no pushing
It seemed evident that Anna was infected and slowly turning into a zombie — one who wished them harm. But she was also still Anna, and Anna was their friend. How could they help her? How much time did they have? Dennis’s troubled face suggested that he shared these conflicted thoughts.
What does conflicted mean as it used in the sentence above?
feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured
admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
feeling one way about something and yet feeling a very different way about it at the same time
Like a grotesque puppetmaster, Anna's leg wriggled into the cab, pulling the rest of her along with it.
What does grotesque mean as it is used above?
odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character
a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms
a piece of work in this style an ornate structure, embellished
"Suddenly, Anna's rogue leg kicked out and sent an empty can clattering across the concrete..."
What does rogue mean as it is used in the sentence above?
homeless
dishonest
inclined to misbehave
Which event in the selection foreshadows that zombies do not like the bluegrass music?
Well, music. I've tried classical, country, rap - It all worked. But I'm partial to bluegrass.
Mac reached to turn off the radio so they could hear her better, but she protested. "Leave it, please. Somehow the music helps."
"They remained at an impasse, Anna gripping Mac's neck and Dennis pulling at Anna's arm..."
What does impasse mean as it is used in the sentence above?
a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of a disagreement; a deadlock
a situation in which the outcome is clear. all involved know exactly what will happen and all agree
Anna was looking abashed. "Can you ever forgive me?" she asked Mac, unable to meet his eyes.
What does abashed mean as it is used above?
satisfied; happy
embarrassed; ashamed
angry; irate
What does Petey say is the key to breaking through the infection helping the zombies become human again, aside from music?
Engaging with and talking to the zombies is the key.
Giving the zombies a homemade cure is the key.
There is no key to breaking through the infection.
The only key is death to zombies.
Why is Jeremiah considered important to the solution of the story?
Jeremiah is just a boy in the story. He's not really that important or more important than other characters.
He shows compassion which is what is important to the zombies becoming human again.
Which of the following sentences contain a simile?
Like a grotesque puppetmaster, Anna’s leg wriggled into the cab, pulling the rest of her along with it.
As quickly as it had gathered, the zombie horde began to disperse, loping back into the woods.
They moved as quickly and quietly as they could, peering nervously at the dark woods surrounding the lot.
“Yup, they’re still human at the core. Looks like your friend there might be somewhere in between right now.”
A theme of this passage deals with _________________.
realizing that zombies are not always bad.
staying away from people because they can make you sick.
the importance of have compassion, or concern for other people's suffering.
a group of friends try to find help as their friend turns into a zombie, and learn that music and human engagement could be the solution they need.
How can Mac's and Dennis's overall moods best be described in this text?
excited, determined, and angry
scared, worried, and desperate
annoyed, disappointed, and tired
Which sentences provides the best evidence to show that Dennis was brave?
Mac nodded, “So we’re a party of four now. Well, if I learned anything from my time on the farm, it’s how to clean up messes.”
“This seems like a good place to stop for now,” said Dennis. Fortunately, the woods were sparse enough that he had managed to inch the truck through.
Dennis shuddered, then seemed to steel himself. “It doesn’t matter,” he said firmly, “We saved her, and we’re going to help her. Her leg is a mess.”
Anna nodded bravely and bit her lip. She winced as the clear gel made contact with the wound, but she didn’t complain.
What is the author's purpose of The Run series?
persuade
inform
entertain
Which words from the text show that it is written in 3rd person?
me, myself, I
you, yourself
she, they, them
