Comprehension
As explained in “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse,” why should readers choose two places to meet their family in an emergency?
a. to make sure children are picked up from school
b. to have another option if they cannot return home
c. to reassure themselves that they are ready for anything
d. to be prepared in case their family needs to split up
b. to have another option if they cannot return home
What is the most likely meaning of reanimated as it is used in this passage from “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse”? Choose the meaning based on context clues in the passage.
Although its meaning has changed slightly over the years, it [the word zombie] refers to a human corpse mysteriously reanimated to serve the undead. Through ancient voodoo and folk-lore traditions, shows like The Walking Dead were born.
a. sent back to one’s birthplace
b. turned in another direction
c. covered up again
d. brought back to life
d. brought back to life
How does the author use word choice to present his point of view about zombies in “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse”?
a. He uses insults to say that fans of zombie movies are foolish people.
b. He uses lighthearted language to show that he is joking about zombies.
c. He uses medical terms to show that some doctors believe in zombies.
d. He uses scientific terms to show why zombies could not exist.
b. He uses lighthearted language to show that he is joking about zombies.
According to "Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse" what is the first thing you need to survive a zombie apocalypse?
a) water
b) food
c) first aid kit
d) weapons
a) water
According to “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse,” what are important steps to take when planning for an emergency? Choose two options.
a. Find out what types of emergencies can happen in your area.
b. Make sure you have plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
c. Pack a large suitcase of clothes for each family member.
d. Put valuable items like paintings and jewelry in a safe.
e. Decide which route you will take to get to a shelter.
a. Find out what types of emergencies can happen in your area.
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e. Decide which route you will take to get to a shelter.
What is the most likely meaning of infectious as it is used in this sentence from “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse”? Base your answer on context.
In movies, shows, and literature, zombies are often depicted as being created by an infectious virus, which is passed on via bites and contact with bodily fluids.
a. making suffering less severe
b. free of all disease-causing agents
c. leading to a sharp and sudden pain
d. able to be spread from person to person
d. able to be spread from person to person
Which excerpt from the selection most clearly illustrates that the author has a light-hearted tone about zombies?
a. That’s right, I said z-o-m-b-i-e a-p-o-c-a-l-y-p-s-e. You may laugh now, but when it happens you’ll be happy you read this, and hey, maybe you’ll even learn a thing or two about how to prepare for a real emergency.
b. [M]y personal favorite [zombie movie] is Resident Evil ….
c. Harvard psychiatrist Steven Schlozman wrote a (fictional) medical paper on the zombies presented in Night of the Living Dead and refers to the condition as Ataxic Neurodegenerative Satiety Deficiency Syndrome ….
d. Other zombie origins shown in films include radiation from a destroyed … probe (as in Night of the Living Dead) ….
a. That’s right, I said z-o-m-b-i-e a-p-o-c-a-l-y-p-s-e. You may laugh now, but when it happens you’ll be happy you read this, and hey, maybe you’ll even learn a thing or two about how to prepare for a real emergency.
According to "Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse" what is something the CDC helps with during an emergency infection?
a) quarantines
b) slowing or stopping transmission
c) both a and b
d) storing copies of personal documents (i.e. drivers license, birth certificate, etc.)
c) both a and b
What is the main purpose of “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse”?
a. to explain why people are fascinated with zombies
b. to show readers how to get ready for a possible crisis
c. to explain how fictional characters survive zombie invasions
d. to show that people can learn about science by reading fiction
b. to show readers how to get ready for a possible crisis
What is the most likely meaning of infestation as it is used in this passage from “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse”? Choose the meaning based on context clues in the passage.
If zombies did start roaming the streets, CDC would conduct an investigation much like any other disease outbreak. CDC would provide technical assistance to cities, states, or international partners dealing with a zombie infestation.
a. the act of coming to accept or believe something
b. the process of proving that something is not true
c. the state of being overrun by something harmful
d. the action of hurting someone who has hurt you
c. the state of being overrun by something harmful
Read this passage from “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse.”
CDC would provide technical assistance … [which] might include consultation, lab testing and analysis, patient management and care, tracking of contacts, and infection control (including isolation and quarantine).
What would the CDC’s main goal be during a crisis, as described in the passage?
a. caring for the ill people and reducing the spread of the illness
b. helping people find sick loved ones and secure shelter
c. ensuring that people stay calm and do not overreact
d. making sure first-aid supply kits are available
a. caring for the ill people and reducing the spread of the illness
According to "Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse" who should you contact for more information about possible emergencies in your area?
a) your parents
b) a local Red Cross chapter
c) Blue Cross Blue Shield
d) the CDC
b) a local Red Cross chapter
In “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse,” what assumption does the author make about his readers?
a. They have seen a zombie movie.
b. They know where zombies came from.
c. They understand how zombies are created.
d. They like zombie movies as much as he does.
a. They have seen a zombie movie.
Which phrase is a context clue that most clearly supports the meaning of proliferation as a rapid increase, as it is used in this passage from “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse”?
The rise of zombies in pop culture has given credence to the idea that a zombie apocalypse could happen. In such a scenario zombies would take over entire countries, roaming city streets eating anything living that got in their way. The proliferation of this idea has led many people to wonder “How do I prepare for a zombie apocalypse?”
a. zombies would take over entire countries
b. The rise of zombies in pop culture
c. led many people to wonder
d. eating anything living that got in their way
b. The rise of zombies in pop culture
In “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse,” what message is the author trying to convey to the audience?
a. Zombie movies are great examples of preparedness.
b. Most emergencies are not likely to happen, so it's not important to prepare for them.
c. Being prepared for a fictional emergency can help you prepare for a real emergency.
d. Preparedness involves hoarding non-perishable supplies and having a contingency plan.
c. Being prepared for a fictional emergency can help you prepare for a real emergency.
According to "Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse" what is the fictional condition that causes zombification in Night of the Living Dead?
a)
According to "Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse" who should you contact for more information about possible emergencies in your area?
a) Ataxic Neurodegenerative Satiety Deficiency Syndrome
b) Mad-cow disease
c) Ataxic Neurodivergent Satiety Deficiency Syndrome
d) Prions
b) a local Red Cross chapter
c) Blue Cross Blue Shield
d) the CDC
a) Ataxic Neurodegenerative Satiety Deficiency Syndrome