Earthquake Terror Book By Peg Kehret! Trivia Quiz
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Why was the Palmer family walking in the woods?
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They were looking for a lost dog.
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They were taking a shortcut home from the store.
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They were on a camping trip and were hiking.
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They were exploring the woods behind their house.
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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 take 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 See morecertificate after you take this spectacular quiz.
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Who was Abby?
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Jonathan’s little sister
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Jonathan’s mother
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Jonathan’s best friend
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Jonathan’s cousin
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A. Jonathan’s little sisterExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Why did Jonathan keep having to wait for Abby on the trail?
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She kept stopping to look at the flowers.
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She was handicapped and couldn’t move quickly.
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She was hungry and had to stop and eat.
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She had been hiking for many hours and was tired.
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A. She was handicapped and couldn’t move quickly.Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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What happened to Jonathan and Abby’s mother?
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She was bitten by a snake.
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She fell off a cliff.
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She broke her ankle.
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She burned herself in the campfire
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A. She broke her ankle.Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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What do you call what remains of something broken?
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Devastation
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Debris
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Upheaval
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Pollen
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A. DebrisExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What was the name of Jonathan’s dog?
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Bandit
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Scout
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Red
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Moose
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A. MooseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which of the following was NOT what Jonathan thought the strange noise was
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Hunters shooting their rifles.
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A tree falling.
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A bomb.
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Thunder.
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A. A tree falling.Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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What is the setting of this story?
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Magpie Redwood Forest
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Magpie Island camping grounds
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The woods at Magpie Island
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A. The woods at Magpie IslandExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Jonathan and Abby were separated from others. This means they were
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Devasted
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Susceptable
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Frantic
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Isolated
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A. IsolatedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Jonathan thought that Moose's barking was ominous. This means that it indicated
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His contentment
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A possible threat
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His homesickness
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His worries
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A. A possible threatExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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