Lightning Strikes Twice: The Article Quiz!

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Lightning Strikes Twice: The Article Quiz! - Quiz

Read the article and answer the questions that follow.

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1.

In paragraph 1, the phrase “eyes planted on the ground” shows Kari is —
- A.
  
  Staring intently
- B.
  
  Looking carelessly
- C.
  
  Crying dramatically
- D.
  
  Walking hopelessly
2.

Which type of figurative language is used in paragraph 19?
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Alliteration
- C.
  
  Personification
- D.
  
  Hyperbole
3.

What is the main idea of paragraph 25?
- A.
  
  Kari’s mother forgives her for losing the necklace.
- B.
  
  Kari tells her mother that she lost the necklace.
- C.
  
  Kari’s mother is upset with Kari for losing the necklace.
- D.
  
  Kari fears telling her mother about the lost necklace.
4.

What is the effect of using first person point of view in this story?
- A.
  
  It takes the focus off the emotions in the story.
- B.
  
  It helps the reader better understand each character.
- C.
  
  It keeps the location of the necklace a surprise.
- D.
  
  It allows the reader to pick a favorite character.
5.

In paragraph 31, why does Meheer say, “Now don’t freak out, Kari”?
- A.
  
  Meheer thinks the necklace is not really valuable.
- B.
  
  Meheer thinks Kari is very irresponsible.
- C.
  
  Meheer knows the necklace is no longer lost.
- D.
  
  Meheer knows Kari’s mother has the necklace.
6.

Which words best describe Kari’s mother?
- A.
  
  Poor but generous
- B.
  
  Young and forgetful
- C.
  
  Strict but kind
- D.
  
  Responsible and amusing
7.

Which of these adds to the rising action of the plot?
- A.
  
  Kari first receives the necklace.
- B.
  
  Kari loses the necklace the second time.
- C.
  
  Kari thanks Meheer for finding the necklace.
- D.
  
  Kari puts the necklace in her pocket.
8.

What is the central conflict in this story?
- A.
  
  Individual vs. society
- B.
  
  Individual vs. nature
- C.
  
  Individual vs. supernatural
- D.
  
  Individual vs. self
9.

Which line from the story best shows Meheer’s positive attitude?
- A.
  
  My lab partner Meheer bicycled up . . .
- B.
  
  Meheer hopped off his bike.
- C.
  
  “What’s wrong?”
- D.
  
  “There’s always tomorrow . . .”
10.

Read this sentence and dictionary entry.Which definition entry best fits the word profile as it is used in this sentence?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
11.

Read this sentence.The Amazon River snakes 4,000 miles through South America.The word “snakes” is used to show that the Amazon River —
- A.
  
  Has the potential to cause harm
- B.
  
  Makes very little sound
- C.
  
  Flows at a very rapid pace
- D.
  
  Curves in its direction
12.

Look at these results from an online search.Which Internet source would most likely help a student who wanted to visit Civil War sites in person?
- A.
  
  Selected Civil War Photographs
- B.
  
  Civil War Battlefields
- C.
  
  The Civil War Reenactments Homepage
- D.
  
  Civil War Diaries