A Long Walk to Water
What is the name of the main boy character in the novel?
A. Deng
B. Salva
C. Nya
D. Akok
B. Salva
What is the main subject of Patient Zero?
A. Famous inventors
B. Deadly diseases and epidemics
C. Ancient civilizations
D. Space exploration
B. Deadly diseases and epidemics
Where did the Harlem Renaissance primarily take place?
A. Chicago, Illinois
B. Harlem, New York City
C. Atlanta, Georgia
D. Los Angeles, California
B. Harlem, New York City
What is the term for the narrator of a poem?
A. Persona
B. Character
C. Author
D. Speaker
D. Speaker
Which text structure is designed to explain a topic or teach the reader information?
A. Narrative
B. Comparison
C. Explanatory/Informative
D. Argumentative
C. Explanatory/Informative
What daily task takes up much of Nya's time?
A. Cooking food
B. Caring for animals
C. Collecting water
D. Selling goods
C. Collecting water
What does the term "Patient Zero" generally refer to?
A. The first doctor to discover a disease
B. The first person infected during an outbreak who is identified by investigators
C. The healthiest person in a community
D. A person who develops a vaccine
B. The first person infected during an outbreak who is identified by investigators
During which decade did the Harlem Renaissance begin?
A. 1890s
B. 1910s
C. 1920s
D. 1950s
C. 1920s
Which text structure would most likely be used in a recipe?
A. Narrative
B. Comparison
C. Process
D. Descriptive
C. Process
A writer argues that school uniforms improve student behavior. What is this claim called in an argument?
A. Evidence
B. Counterclaim
C. Main Claim
D. Reasoning
C. Main Claim
Why does Salva leave his village?
A. A flood destroys it.
B. His family moves away.
C. War reaches his area.
D. He wants to attend school elsewhere.
C. War reaches his area.
Why do epidemiologists try to identify patient zero?
A. To determine who is to blame
B. To identify the strongest strain of a disease
C. To decide who receives treatment first
D. To learn how a disease spreads and how to stop it
D. To learn how a disease spreads and how to stop it
he Harlem Renaissance is best known as a period of growth in:
A. Agriculture and farming
B. Art, literature, music, and culture
C. Railroad construction
D. Military expansion
B. Art, literature, music, and culture
Read the phrase: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
This phrase is an example of:
A. Assonance
B. Rhyme Scheme
C. Alliteration
D. Meter
C. Alliteration
Which of the following is the BEST example of evidence in a piece of argumentative writing?
A. "I think recess should be longer."
B. "Many students agree with me."
C. "Recess is important."
D. "A study found that students focus better after physical activity."
D. "A study found that students focus better after physical activity."
Which country is the setting for most of the novel?
A. Kenya
B. Uganda
C. Ethiopia
D. Sudan
D. Sudan
Which field of science is explored in Patient Zero?
A. Meteorology
B. Geology
C. Epidemiology
D. Anthropology
C. Epidemiology
Which type of music became especially popular during the Harlem Renaissance?
A. Country
B. Classical
C. Jazz
D. Bluegrass
C. Jazz
Which word best describes writing that is clear, logical, and easy to understand?
A. Coherent
B. Redundant
C. Wordy
D. Subjective
A. Coherent
A writer describes the smell, appearance, and texture of a forest. Which text structure is being used?
A. Argumentative
B. Descriptive
C. Process
D. Comparison
B. Descriptive
What animal poses a danger to Salva and the other refugees while they travel?
A. Lion
B. Crocodile
C. Elephant
D. Leopard
B. Crocodile
According to the book, what is one challenge of identifying patient zero?
A. Diseases always begin in hospitals.
B. Records and evidence may be incomplete or inaccurate.
C. The first infected person is always known immediately.
D. Scientists are not allowed to investigate outbreaks.
B. Records and evidence may be incomplete or inaccurate.
Which writer was a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance?
A. Mark Twain
B. Ernest Hemingway
C. Langston Hughes
D. Edgar Allan Poe
C. Langston Hughes
In a story's plot structure, which stage contains the highest point of tension and serves as the turning point?
A. Exposition
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
D. Resolution
C. Climax
A group of four lines in a poem would be considered a:
A. Persona
B. Couplet
C. Stanza
D. Meter
C. Stanza
Who becomes an important mentor and source of encouragement for Salva during his journey?
A. Uncle Jewiir
B. Marial
C. Nya's father
D. Deng
A. Uncle Jewiir
What role does contact tracing play during an outbreak?
A. It helps doctors create medicines.
B. It tracks weather patterns.
C. It identifies people who may have been exposed to a disease.
D. It determines the age of a virus.
C. It identifies people who may have been exposed to a disease.
What was one major goal of many Harlem Renaissance artists and writers?
A. To promote European traditions only
B. To support segregation
C. To discourage education
D. To celebrate African American culture and experiences
D. To celebrate African American culture and experiences
Which statement is subjective rather than objective?
A. The novel contains 24 chapters.
B. The story takes place in New York City.
C. The main character is 13 years old.
D. The novel is the most exciting book of the year.
D. The novel is the most exciting book of the year.
Two lines of poetry that belong together form a:
A. Couplet
B. Rhythm
C. Speaker
D. Version
A. Couplet
What advice helps Salva continue during difficult times?
A. "Never trust strangers."
B. "Take life one step at a time."
C. "Stay where you are."
D. "Only the strong survive."
B. "Take life one step at a time."
What major lesson does the book emphasize about disease outbreaks?
A. Diseases only affect certain countries.
B. Modern medicine has eliminated all epidemics.
C. Human actions and connections can influence how diseases spread.
D. Vaccines are never effective.
C. Human actions and connections can influence how diseases spread.
Which factor contributed to the growth of Harlem's African American community?
A. The Great Migration
B. The California Gold Rush
C. The Dust Bowl
D. The Louisiana Purchase
A. The Great Migration
Which word means "related to the topic being discussed"?
A. Coherent
B. Relevant
C. Precise
D. Salient
B. Relevant
A writer includes three statistics from scientific studies to support a claim. The statistics are:
A. Reasoning
B. Evidence
C. Rebuttals
D. Resolutions
B. Evidence
After leaving Africa, in which country does Salva eventually settle?
A. United States
B. Australia
C. Canada
D. England
A. United States
Why does the author include historical case studies (like Typhoid Mary)?
A. To show how scientists have learned from past outbreaks
B. To entertain readers with fictional stories
C. To compare diseases to natural disasters
D. To prove all diseases are the same
A. To show how scientists have learned from past outbreaks
Which statement best describes the impact of the Harlem Renaissance?
A. It had little influence outside New York City.
B. It helped shape American culture and increased recognition of African American artists.
C. It ended jazz music.
D. It focused only on politics and government.
B. It helped shape American culture and increased recognition of African American artists.
What is the pattern of end rhymes in a poem called?
A. Rhythm
B. Meter
C. Rhyme Scheme
D. Stanza
C. Rhyme Scheme
Which statement would most likely appear in a comparison text?
A. Wolves and dogs share many traits, but they also have key differences.
B. First, gather the ingredients.
C. The Grand Canyon is deep and colorful.
D. Once upon a time, there was a young prince.
A. Wolves and dogs share many traits, but they also have key differences.
What connection is revealed between Nya's village and Salva's work as an adult?
A. Salva teaches at Nya's school.
B. Salva brings food to the village.
C. Salva's organization drills a well in Nya's village.
D. Salva helps Nya move to America.
C. Salva's organization drills a well in Nya's village.
Which statement best summarizes a central idea of Patient Zero?
A. Historical epidemics have no relevance today.
B. Disease outbreaks are impossible to prevent.
C. Scientists rarely contribute to society.
D. Understanding the origins and spread of diseases can help protect public health.
D. Understanding the origins and spread of diseases can help protect public health.
Why is the Harlem Renaissance often considered a cultural movement rather than just a literary movement?
A. It involved only poets and novelists.
B. It focused mainly on sports.
C. It was led by politicians.
D. It included advancements in music, visual art, theater, and intellectual thought in addition to literature.
D. It included advancements in music, visual art, theater, and intellectual thought in addition to literature.
What is the difference between a poem's speaker and its author?
A. There is no difference.
B. The speaker is always the author.
C. The author appears as a character in every poem.
D. The speaker is the narrator of the poem, while the author wrote it.
D. The speaker is the narrator of the poem, while the author wrote it.
A student argues that school lunches should improve. Which evidence is MOST relevant?
A. A survey showing that 78% of students dislike the current menu.
B. A biography of a famous chef.
C. Information about professional sports teams.
D. The history of cafeteria tables.
A. A survey showing that 78% of students dislike the current menu.
Which theme is best supported by both Salva's and Nya's experiences?
A. Wealth guarantees happiness.
B. Technology solves every problem.
C. Perseverance can create positive change.
D. People should avoid taking risks.
C. Perseverance can create positive change.
Which statement best explains why the concept of "patient zero" can sometimes be misleading?
A. The first person identified with a disease is not always the first person who was infected.
B. Scientists always know exactly where a disease began.
C. Every outbreak has more than one patient zero.
D. Patient zero is always responsible for causing an epidemic.
A. The first person identified with a disease is not always the first person who was infected.
Which statement best explains how the Harlem Renaissance challenged stereotypes and discrimination?
A. Artists and writers used their work to present diverse, authentic portrayals of African American life and achievement.
B. It encouraged people to avoid discussing race and culture.
C. It focused primarily on preserving old stereotypes.
D. It limited artistic expression to one specific style.
A. Artists and writers used their work to present diverse, authentic portrayals of African American life and achievement.
A student reads a poem and marks stressed syllables, identifies rhyme patterns, and labels meter. The student is performing:
A. Repetition
B. Scansion
C. Characterization
D. Comparison
B. Scansion
A student argues that recess should be longer. She includes statistics from three studies but never explains how the statistics support her point. What is missing?
A. Evidence
B. Counterclaim
C. Reasoning
D. Rebuttal
C. Reasoning