Emergency Preparedness Quiz

What characterizes this selection as technical writing?

• It makes a proposal for the best way to prepare pets for an emergency and defends that proposal with evidence.

• It entertains readers as well as informs them about pet care during emergencies.

• It persuades pet owners to develop an emergency plan for their pets.

• It gives a list of instructions for readers to follow in developing an emergency plan for their pets.

Read this sentence from paragraph 10. "If you need to evacuate in an emergency situation take your pets and animals with you provided that it is practical to do so." What change, if any, should be made in this sentence?

• A dash should be added after evacuate.

• A comma should be added after situation.

• A semicolon should be added before provided.

• No changes should be made to this sentence.

In paragraph 11, the word sanitation comes from a Latin root word meaning —

• bright

• freedom

• health

• simple

Read paragraph 11. What is the most effective transition word or phrase to add to the beginning of the last sentence in paragraph 11?

• However

• In addition

• Specifically

• Therefore

The author includes the information in paragraph 15 most likely to —

• explain why it is important for people to keep their pets with them if possible

• assist the reader in making decisions concerning whether to evacuate

• explain to the reader how to access information regarding an emergency

• give a detailed description of what to do when an evacuation is necessary

Read the dictionary entry below for the word recovery. Which definition represents the meaning of recovery as it is used in paragraph 18?

• Definition 1: a return to a previous state of health

• Definition 2: regaining something that has been lost or taken away

• Definition 3: an improvement in one’s situation

• Definition 4: the time required to return to an improved state

Which two statements about pets does this article best support?

• Pets are like members of the family to many people.

• Pets are not able to fend for themselves in emergencies.

• All emergency shelters should be required to allow pets.

• All pet owners should be required to microchip their pets.

• All pet owners should be able to prove their pets are theirs.

Based on the selection, what are the steps involved in pet owners’ planning for an emergency? Which is the missing step that completes the chart?

• Use bleach as a disinfectant or to purify water.

• Watch television or listen to the radio for information.

• Have at least three days of food and water stored for your pet.

What is the central message that the author presents in this selection?

• When there is an emergency situation, a pet owner should not forget their pets, and this involves making plans for the pets that are different from those made for people.

• When there is an emergency situation, a pet owner should forget their pets and forget involving them in plans for the pets.

• When there is an emergency, pets can fend for themselves.

Describe how the organization of paragraphs 2 through 10 contribute to the author’s main idea. Cite 1-2 examples from the selection to support your answer.

Answer: This text is organized by...

Cite: I know this because the text is arranged using...

Explain: This shows...