The Run Text Evidence (6.6C)

Dennis and Mac are both _______ students.

On the ranch, they often listened to Petey Coltraine. He played bluegrass records and was also known as the _______

People who got sick would become violently ill and fall into a long, ____ sleep

Which sentence from chapter 1 best supports the idea that the disease was spreading from the big cities into smaller areas?

• "What they found frightened them: every place was empty."

• "The news kept getting worse until, finally, the radio stopped transmitting."

• "They drove mostly on highways, to make better time."

• "There were plenty of ranch hands in the area who needed work, but Bucky Greerson felt that city kids could benefit from an exposure to country life."

Dennis hears a girl's voice on the radio asking for help. The girl's name is

Anna was broadcasting from her father's radio in

Which sentence from "Refueling" supports the idea that Mac and Dennis gave a lot of thought to their decisions?

• "Mac didn't want to let her down. He reached into his wallet and found a twenty-dollar bill. He had just placed it on the counter..."

• "Here are the keys to the truck. Be ready to get in and drive away quickly if we have to make a fast escape."

• "Should they head back to the ranch? Go deeper into the wilderness? Or try to find other survivors on the run? There was no easy answer."

• "Mac tried to stay calm, but he felt a wave of cold panic."

Which details help the reader understand the man in the gas station is infected with the plague? (PICK 2)

• His hair was matted and disheveled.

• His clothes were ripped and dirty.

• His skin was covered in deep purple and black marks.

• His stench was unbearable, Mac was able to smell him from a distance.

Jeremiah's parents worked at a

Which sentence from, "Searching for Survivors" helps the reader understand that Dennis is resourceful?

• "When Dennis walked in, Mac pointed to the back of the store."

• "Dennis thought about Mac's plan. It made sense."

• "Grab some supplies and come with us," said Dennis. "We're looking for other survivors."

• "Thinking quickly, Dennis reached out to the shelves of soup behind him. He threw a can at the man as hard as he could."