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The Run Series #6&7

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Series #6 Vocabulary: Dennis gasped, "she must be infected." Select the definition that best matches the underlined vocabulary word.

a)

To become or make greater in intensity

b)

A dry, rough protected crust that forms over an open wound

c)

Having or carrying a disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person.

d)

To make a mark by scratching

2.

Vocabulary Series #6: "Dennis's troubled face suggested that he shared these conflicted thoughts." Select the answer below that best defines the underlined word.

a)

Feeling one way about something and yet feeling very different about it at the same time.

b)

Confident; having no doubt about something

c)

Feeling sure about their own abilities or qualities

d)

Good in quality

3.

Vocabulary Series #6: "its rhythm an ominous contrast to the bright bluegrass still playing." Select the answer below that best defines the underlined word.

a)

Resulting from good luck

b)

Bold and vivid colors

c)

Full of or shedding light

d)

Giving a future sign of trouble

4.

Read the following sentence from series #6 to determine the type of conflict: "Anna's left hand reached up and gripped her right arm by the wrist."

a)

Man vs. Society

b)

Man vs. Nature

c)

Man vs. Self

d)

Man vs. Man

5.

Read the following sentence from series #6 to determine the type of conflict: " they'd all had to grow up so quickly to survive this zombie plague."

a)

Man vs. Man

b)

Man vs. Nature

c)

Man vs. Self

d)

Man vs. Society

6.

Series #6: What is causing Anna to behave strangely and violently?

a)

She secretly does not like Mac, Dennis, and Jeremiah

b)

Her wound is infected, and she is turning into a zombie

c)

She is trying to escape from the three boys

d)

Her wound has healed, and she is becoming human again

7.

Please read these sentences from the text:

"
As Mac passed Anna, her right hand leapt out and grabbed his shirt. He yelped, yanking himself free. “I’m sorry!” Anna said, horrified. She grasped her right wrist with her left arm and stared down at her right leg, which was kicking out toward Mac."

Based on this evidence, what can you conclude about Anna? 

a)

Anna has very strong willpower, and can heal herself.

b)

Anna is trying to keep control, but is having a lot of trouble.

c)

Anna doesn't want Mac to join the others as they continue driving.

d)

Mac is stronger than Anna, so he can handle it when Anna gets violent.

8.

Series #6: How can Mac's and Dennis's overall moods best be described in this text?

a)

hopeful, determined, and calm

b)

confused, unhappy, and angry

c)

annoyed, disappointed, and tired

d)

scared, worried, and desperate

9.

Series #7 Vocabulary: "Two zombies lingered, looking confused."

a)

To exit in a hurry

b)

To remain or be slow to leave

c)

In a way that lacks discipline or restraint

d)

Without emotion

10.

Series #7 Vocabulary: "Dennis again felt a flash of pride at the boy's brave compassion." Select the answer below that best defines the underlined word.

a)

A feeling of sharing another’s suffering that leads to a desire to help.

b)

Without emotion

c)

Not showing sympathy or passion for those who are sad or struggling

d)

Someone who says or does something the opposite of what they mean

11.

Which details below suggest that Petey Coltrain has discovered a secret weapon against the plague?

a)

"The zombies are here, and we can't change that.

b)

"But hopefully we'll all understand the world and one another a little better from now on."

c)

"At first I tried to stay quiet and hide like everyone else."

d)

" But it's not enough just to blare music at 'em. You need to engage, talk to them."

12.

Series #7: What causes the sea of zombies to emerge from the woods?

a)

Anna's rogue leg accidently kicked an empty can clattering across the concrete

b)

The zombies her Jeremiah talking to Anna

c)

The zombies wanted Petey to change his blue grass music to rap

d)

The zombies want Anna to become part of their family

13.

Series #7: What does Dennis and Mac do when the zombies are closing in on them and they have no where to run?

a)

They use Anna's leg to defend them from the zombies

b)

They hide in the back of the truck

c)

They make makeshift weapons that includes a slat of wood and a dented garbage can lid for a shield

d)

The run into the radio station and ask Petey for help

14.

Series #7: Which detail below suggest that Anna is no longer a zombie anymore?

a)

"Can you ever forgive me?"

b)

"Slowly her arms-left and right- lifted to join the embrace"

c)

"She held his gaze but didn't ease her grip"

d)

"Anna gripping Mac's neck and Dennis pulling at Anna's arm while Jeremiah stared in her crimson eyes."

15.

Series #6: Which of the following would be the best theme represented in series #6?

a)

Be careful who you trust

b)

Never forgive those who cause you harm

c)

Always help others

d)

Every problem always has a solution