The Terror

Who is the Taliban?

• a christian group in the U.S.

• an extreme terrorist located in Pakistan

• a group who advocates for girls to go to school

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Which detail from paragraph 7 best supports how Diaz described fear?

• “My first real beat-down, and I was furious and ashamed, but above all else I was afraid.”

• “Afraid of my assailants. Afraid they would corner me again.”

• “An awful withering dread that coiled around my bowels — that followed me into my dreams.”

• “I guess I should have told someone, but I was too humiliated.”

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Which piece of evidence from paragraph 7 best reveals Diaz’s constant fear?

• “Afraid of my assailants. Afraid they would corner me again.”

• “I guess I should have told someone, but I was too humiliated.”

• “An awful withering dread that coiled around my bowels — that followed me into my dreams.”

• “My first real beat-down, and I was furious and ashamed, but above all else I was afraid.”

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What is the primary theme of the novel 'The Terror' by Dan Simmons?

• Survival in extreme conditions

• Romantic relationships

• Political intrigue

• Technological advancement

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Which historical event is 'The Terror' by Dan Simmons based on?

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The Franklin Expedition

• The American Civil War

• The French Revolution

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In 'The Terror', what is the main challenge faced by the crew?

• Lack of food

• Hostile natives

• Extreme cold and ice

• Mutiny

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Who is the author of the novel 'The Terror'?

• Stephen King

• Dan Simmons

• Agatha Christie

• J.K. Rowling

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What genre does 'The Terror' by Dan Simmons belong to?

• Romance

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

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Which ship is NOT part of the Franklin Expedition in 'The Terror'?

• HMS Terror

• HMS Erebus

• HMS Victory

• HMS Beagle

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What supernatural element is introduced in 'The Terror'?

• Vampires

• A monstrous creature

• Ghosts

• Time travel

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