The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer Quiz and Answer Key Bundle
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this bundle of plot-based quizzes covering Susan Beth Pfeffer's dystopian science fiction novel The Dead and the Gone, the sequel to Life As We Knew It. Although labeled quizzes, these resources may double as guided reading handouts to support purposeful, more active engagement with literature. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, self-grading Google Drive options are available.) Information on each resource follows.
Chapters 1 and 2 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
The absence of Alex's father
Alex's brother, Carlos, and his Marine status
The setting of the novel
Why Mami is not home on the night of the meteor strike
Uncle Jimmy's need for help at the bodega
The phone conversation between Alex and Carlos
Alex's failed effort to visit the school for more information
Why the subway system is inoperable
The purpose of Alex's list
Clarification on the disaster provided by Father Franco
Alex's search for hidden cash
The bulletin board at St. Margaret's
A curfew, a national day of mourning, and Alex's belief that the government is searching for solutions
Alex's visit to the hardware store
A telephone hotline
A phone conversation with Aunt Lorraine
The location of unidentified bodies
Chapters 3 through 5 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
Observations about who is missing in the chapel
Alex's decision to miss school and visit Yankee Stadium
The rules that must be followed while at Yankee Stadium
Methods of lessening the severity of the experience at Yankee Stadium
Alex's austere reaction to Julie's "Who died and made you boss?" remark
Chris Flynn and his father's generosity
Bri's belief that Mami may be alive, and her reasoning
Father Franco's good news concerning Bri
Why Julie is not offered the same opportunity as Bri
A promise Bri wants Alex to make before departing
Alex's maturity
Chapters 6 through 8 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
Uncle Jimmy's reappearance
Uncle Jimmy's offer to Briana
Mr. Dunlap and his kind offer to Alex and Julie
Alex's conflicting feelings about "stealing" food
Father Mulrooney's announcement that school will continue through summer
Alex's specific job, which must be done daily before school
Julie's newfound love for gardening
The lack of sufficient food resources and the consequent mob
Alex's failed effort to wish Briana a happy birthday
Father Mulrooney's "insufficient compassion" and Alex's reaction to it
Kevin's kindness and generosity
Volcanic eruptions leading to the deaths of millions
Chapters 9 through 11 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
The tragic effects of the tsunami on Manhattan
Kevin and Alex's decision to go "body shopping"
A bartering system in a black market
Harvey, the neighborhood dealer with a monopoly
Julie's devastation following the death of her garden
Alex's conversation with Sister Rita
Alex's motive leading to his conversation with Father Franco
A comparison of city life and country life in the current climate
The return of Bri
The witnessing of a suicide and Alex's subsequent confession
Alex's decision to confess his sins to Father Mulrooney
A surprise celebration
Chapters 12 through 15 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
Alex's friends' concerns for Briana's health
Alex's decision for the siblings to skip school to move away
Alex and Kevin's "body shopping" endeavors
Julie's feelings of inferiority
The sudden closing of Julie's school
The conflict between Bri and Julie regarding the probability that their parents are dead
Lottery tickets
Alex's efforts to save Julie from a potential kidnapper
Harvey's arrangements for Alex and Bri
Harvey's disturbing arrangements for Julie
Mr. Flynn's kindness and generosity
Alex's physically exhausting labor
Chapters 16 through 19 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
An incident resulting in the death of Kevin
An item Alex desperately needs to acquire from Harvey
Bri's weak physical condition
The quarantine and its effect on Port Authority convoys
The typical time frame between convoy departures
Julie's lack of fear over dying, except under one condition
Alex's difficult decision for the night Bri's sole inhaler cartridge empties
Alex's failing condition and his sisters' attempts to nurture him back to health
The reason Bri decides to leave the apartment
Bri's death and the discovery of her body
Sister Rita's comments on Bri's faith and its influence on Bri
An offer that could potentially save Alex and Julie's lives
More resources are available for a variety of novels:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this bundle of plot-based quizzes covering Susan Beth Pfeffer's dystopian science fiction novel The Dead and the Gone, the sequel to Life As We Knew It. Although labeled quizzes, these resources may double as guided reading handouts to support purposeful, more active engagement with literature. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, self-grading Google Drive options are available.) Information on each resource follows.
Chapters 1 and 2 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
The absence of Alex's father
Alex's brother, Carlos, and his Marine status
The setting of the novel
Why Mami is not home on the night of the meteor strike
Uncle Jimmy's need for help at the bodega
The phone conversation between Alex and Carlos
Alex's failed effort to visit the school for more information
Why the subway system is inoperable
The purpose of Alex's list
Clarification on the disaster provided by Father Franco
Alex's search for hidden cash
The bulletin board at St. Margaret's
A curfew, a national day of mourning, and Alex's belief that the government is searching for solutions
Alex's visit to the hardware store
A telephone hotline
A phone conversation with Aunt Lorraine
The location of unidentified bodies
Chapters 3 through 5 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
Observations about who is missing in the chapel
Alex's decision to miss school and visit Yankee Stadium
The rules that must be followed while at Yankee Stadium
Methods of lessening the severity of the experience at Yankee Stadium
Alex's austere reaction to Julie's "Who died and made you boss?" remark
Chris Flynn and his father's generosity
Bri's belief that Mami may be alive, and her reasoning
Father Franco's good news concerning Bri
Why Julie is not offered the same opportunity as Bri
A promise Bri wants Alex to make before departing
Alex's maturity
Chapters 6 through 8 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
Uncle Jimmy's reappearance
Uncle Jimmy's offer to Briana
Mr. Dunlap and his kind offer to Alex and Julie
Alex's conflicting feelings about "stealing" food
Father Mulrooney's announcement that school will continue through summer
Alex's specific job, which must be done daily before school
Julie's newfound love for gardening
The lack of sufficient food resources and the consequent mob
Alex's failed effort to wish Briana a happy birthday
Father Mulrooney's "insufficient compassion" and Alex's reaction to it
Kevin's kindness and generosity
Volcanic eruptions leading to the deaths of millions
Chapters 9 through 11 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
The tragic effects of the tsunami on Manhattan
Kevin and Alex's decision to go "body shopping"
A bartering system in a black market
Harvey, the neighborhood dealer with a monopoly
Julie's devastation following the death of her garden
Alex's conversation with Sister Rita
Alex's motive leading to his conversation with Father Franco
A comparison of city life and country life in the current climate
The return of Bri
The witnessing of a suicide and Alex's subsequent confession
Alex's decision to confess his sins to Father Mulrooney
A surprise celebration
Chapters 12 through 15 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
Alex's friends' concerns for Briana's health
Alex's decision for the siblings to skip school to move away
Alex and Kevin's "body shopping" endeavors
Julie's feelings of inferiority
The sudden closing of Julie's school
The conflict between Bri and Julie regarding the probability that their parents are dead
Lottery tickets
Alex's efforts to save Julie from a potential kidnapper
Harvey's arrangements for Alex and Bri
Harvey's disturbing arrangements for Julie
Mr. Flynn's kindness and generosity
Alex's physically exhausting labor
Chapters 16 through 19 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
An incident resulting in the death of Kevin
An item Alex desperately needs to acquire from Harvey
Bri's weak physical condition
The quarantine and its effect on Port Authority convoys
The typical time frame between convoy departures
Julie's lack of fear over dying, except under one condition
Alex's difficult decision for the night Bri's sole inhaler cartridge empties
Alex's failing condition and his sisters' attempts to nurture him back to health
The reason Bri decides to leave the apartment
Bri's death and the discovery of her body
Sister Rita's comments on Bri's faith and its influence on Bri
An offer that could potentially save Alex and Julie's lives
More resources are available for a variety of novels:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.
Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this bundle of plot-based quizzes covering Susan Beth Pfeffer's dystopian science fiction novel The Dead and the Gone, the sequel to Life As We Knew It. Although labeled quizzes, these resources may double as guided reading handouts to support purposeful, more active engagement with literature. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, self-grading Google Drive options are available.) Information on each resource follows.
Chapters 1 and 2 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
The absence of Alex's father
Alex's brother, Carlos, and his Marine status
The setting of the novel
Why Mami is not home on the night of the meteor strike
Uncle Jimmy's need for help at the bodega
The phone conversation between Alex and Carlos
Alex's failed effort to visit the school for more information
Why the subway system is inoperable
The purpose of Alex's list
Clarification on the disaster provided by Father Franco
Alex's search for hidden cash
The bulletin board at St. Margaret's
A curfew, a national day of mourning, and Alex's belief that the government is searching for solutions
Alex's visit to the hardware store
A telephone hotline
A phone conversation with Aunt Lorraine
The location of unidentified bodies
Chapters 3 through 5 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
Observations about who is missing in the chapel
Alex's decision to miss school and visit Yankee Stadium
The rules that must be followed while at Yankee Stadium
Methods of lessening the severity of the experience at Yankee Stadium
Alex's austere reaction to Julie's "Who died and made you boss?" remark
Chris Flynn and his father's generosity
Bri's belief that Mami may be alive, and her reasoning
Father Franco's good news concerning Bri
Why Julie is not offered the same opportunity as Bri
A promise Bri wants Alex to make before departing
Alex's maturity
Chapters 6 through 8 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
Uncle Jimmy's reappearance
Uncle Jimmy's offer to Briana
Mr. Dunlap and his kind offer to Alex and Julie
Alex's conflicting feelings about "stealing" food
Father Mulrooney's announcement that school will continue through summer
Alex's specific job, which must be done daily before school
Julie's newfound love for gardening
The lack of sufficient food resources and the consequent mob
Alex's failed effort to wish Briana a happy birthday
Father Mulrooney's "insufficient compassion" and Alex's reaction to it
Kevin's kindness and generosity
Volcanic eruptions leading to the deaths of millions
Chapters 9 through 11 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
The tragic effects of the tsunami on Manhattan
Kevin and Alex's decision to go "body shopping"
A bartering system in a black market
Harvey, the neighborhood dealer with a monopoly
Julie's devastation following the death of her garden
Alex's conversation with Sister Rita
Alex's motive leading to his conversation with Father Franco
A comparison of city life and country life in the current climate
The return of Bri
The witnessing of a suicide and Alex's subsequent confession
Alex's decision to confess his sins to Father Mulrooney
A surprise celebration
Chapters 12 through 15 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
Alex's friends' concerns for Briana's health
Alex's decision for the siblings to skip school to move away
Alex and Kevin's "body shopping" endeavors
Julie's feelings of inferiority
The sudden closing of Julie's school
The conflict between Bri and Julie regarding the probability that their parents are dead
Lottery tickets
Alex's efforts to save Julie from a potential kidnapper
Harvey's arrangements for Alex and Bri
Harvey's disturbing arrangements for Julie
Mr. Flynn's kindness and generosity
Alex's physically exhausting labor
Chapters 16 through 19 Quiz. Questions pertain to the following details:
An incident resulting in the death of Kevin
An item Alex desperately needs to acquire from Harvey
Bri's weak physical condition
The quarantine and its effect on Port Authority convoys
The typical time frame between convoy departures
Julie's lack of fear over dying, except under one condition
Alex's difficult decision for the night Bri's sole inhaler cartridge empties
Alex's failing condition and his sisters' attempts to nurture him back to health
The reason Bri decides to leave the apartment
Bri's death and the discovery of her body
Sister Rita's comments on Bri's faith and its influence on Bri
An offer that could potentially save Alex and Julie's lives
More resources are available for a variety of novels:
* This resource is also included in a whole store growing bundle.