Comprehension
Vocabulary
Literary Elements
100

Which of the following inferences most likely explains why Jensen could not answer the teacher’s math problem?

A. Jensen was not good at math.

B. Jensen was distracted.

C. Jensen hated his teacher.

D. Jensen did not need to know math to be an astronaut.

B

100

What is the term?

an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic scale.

apocalypse 

100

What is the term?

the main problem or struggle in a work of literature

conflict

200

Jensen’s interaction with the kids after math class adds to the development of the story mainly by .

A. showing that most kids think Jensen is bad at math

B. suggesting that Jensen is close to getting his article published in the school newspaper

C. showing that the other kids relate to Jensen through video games

D. showing that Jensen is bullied by other kids

D

200

What is the term?

(of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something.

Lurk

200

What is the term?

the type of narration used, as in first person, second person, or third person

point of view

300

Put these in order of how they occurred in the story

1) Jensen is called on in math class.
2)Jensen’s English class needs to pick groups.

3)Jensen talks about the dangers everywhere.

4)Jensen is stopped after class.

3,1,4,2

300

What is term?

not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

Oblivious

300

What is the term?

the central idea or message of a work of literature, often expressed as a general statement about life

theme

400

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Why do the other kids leave Jensen alone when Jenny, Akilah, and Felipe arrive?

Becasue they have social power to expose the bullies. 

400

What is the term?

prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, etc.) for public sale, distribution, or readership.

publish 

400

What is the term?

the time and place of the events in a work of literature

setting

500

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Why does Jensen carry around a book titled Zombie Survival Guide?

So he can be prepared and know the warning signs. 

500

What is the term?

What is the hero of the story called

protagonist