Earthquake Terror Book By Peg Kehret! Trivia Quiz

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1. Who was Abby?

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Abby is Jonathan's little sister. This is implied by the possessive form "Jonathan's" before "little sister". The other options are not supported by any information given in the question.

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Have you ever read the “Earthquake Terror” book by Peg Kehret? The “Earthquake Terror” book was published in 1996. It recounts the tale of a boy who must... see moretake care of his paralyzed little sister during an earthquake while their parents are at the hospital. This quiz is about the “Earthquake Terror” young adult novel. Don’t forget to retrieve your certificate after you take this spectacular quiz. see less

2. What happened to Jonathan and Abby's mother?

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The correct answer is "She broke her ankle." This means that Jonathan and Abby's mother had an accident and fractured her ankle. It is not mentioned how or where the accident occurred, but it is clear that she did not suffer from a snake bite, falling off a cliff, or burning herself in a campfire.

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3. What was the name of Jonathan's dog?

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The correct answer is Moose because the question is asking for the name of Jonathan's dog, and out of the given options, Moose is the only name that is mentioned.

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4. Why did Jonathan keep having to wait for Abby on the trail?

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Jonathan kept having to wait for Abby on the trail because she was handicapped and couldn't move quickly. This suggests that Abby had a physical condition or disability that affected her mobility, causing her to move at a slower pace compared to Jonathan. As a result, Jonathan had to wait for her at various points along the trail to ensure they could continue hiking together.

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5. Why was the Palmer family walking in the woods?

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The correct answer is "They were on a camping trip and were hiking." This is indicated by the phrase "They were on a camping trip," which suggests that the Palmer family had planned a trip to the woods for camping. The word "hiking" further supports this, as it implies that they were walking in the woods for recreational purposes rather than searching for a lost dog or taking a shortcut home from the store.

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6. What do you call what remains of something broken?

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Debris refers to the remains or fragments of something that has been broken or destroyed. It can include pieces, rubble, or wreckage left behind after an event like an explosion, accident, or natural disaster. Devastation, upheaval, and pollen do not accurately describe what remains of something broken. Devastation refers to severe destruction or damage, upheaval refers to a violent or sudden change or disruption, and pollen refers to the fine powdery substance produced by plants.

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7. Jonathan and Abby were separated from others.  This means they were

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The correct answer is "isolated". The given statement states that Jonathan and Abby were separated from others, indicating that they were alone and not in the company of anyone else. This suggests that they were isolated from the rest of the group or individuals they were previously with.

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8. Jonathan thought that Moose's barking was ominous. This means that it indicated

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The word "ominous" suggests that Moose's barking was seen by Jonathan as a sign of something negative or threatening. Therefore, it can be inferred that Jonathan believed Moose's barking indicated a possible threat.

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9. Which of the following was NOT what Jonathan thought the strange noise was

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Jonathan thought that the strange noise could be hunters shooting their rifles, a bomb, or thunder. However, he did not consider the possibility of a tree falling as the source of the noise.

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10. What is the setting of this story?

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The setting of the story is the woods at Magpie Island. This is indicated by the mention of "Magpie Island" and the phrase "The woods at Magpie Island". This suggests that the story takes place in a forest on Magpie Island.

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Who was Abby?
What happened to Jonathan and Abby's mother?
What was the name of Jonathan's dog?
Why did Jonathan keep having to wait for Abby on the trail?
Why was the Palmer family walking in the woods?
What do you call what remains of something broken?
Jonathan and Abby were separated from others.  This means they...
Jonathan thought that Moose's barking was ominous. This means that...
Which of the following was NOT what Jonathan thought the strange...
What is the setting of this story?
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