Zombie

What is the climax of this story?

• when the main character finds out about the Zombie 5K

• when the main character is being chased by what she thinks are real zombies

• when the main character realizes her friends are just pretending to be zombies

• when the main character asks her friends to help her train for her 5K

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What does the main character decide to train for?

• an obstacle course

• the Boston Marathon

• a pull-up contest

• a Zombie 5K

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What is the main idea of this passage?

• A girl trains for the Boston Marathon with the help of some terrifying zombies.

• A girl trains for a Zombie 5K with the help of her enthusiastic friends.

• A girl gets chased through a park by a group of actual zombies.

• A girl trains for a Zombie 5K by doing pull-ups on monkey bars.

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The main character wanted to train for a Zombie 5K, ____ she asked her friends to act like zombies and chase her.

• so

• if

• after

• but

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Zombies first appeared in popular culture as early as 1918. Zombies figure prominently in movies, books, video games, TV shows, and websites. Some zombie entertainment storylines are mean to be scary, while others are meant to be humorous. What is a detail that supports the main idea? .

• Zombies figure prominently in pop culture.

• Zombies have appeared in movies

• Zombies are scary or funny.

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Why are zombie fires so difficult to manage?

• They do not produce smoke.

• They can't die.

• They spread underground.

Because zombies were once human, they share many characteristics with humans. They differ from humans in several important ways, however. Zombies don’t feel pain. In fact, they can function without important parts such as their internal organs. Zombies lack coordination when they move. Zombies also lack human intelligence.

What’s the main idea?

• Zombies may look like humans

• Zombies don’t feel pain and don’t need their organs.

• Zombies differ from human in vital ways.

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Because zombies were once human, they share many characteristics with humans. They differ from humans in several important ways, however. Zombies don’t feel pain. In fact, they can function without important parts such as their internal organs. Zombies lack coordination when they move. Zombies also lack human intelligence.

What is a detail that supports the main idea?

• Zombies may look like humans.

• Zombies don’t feel pain and don’t need their organs.

• Zombies differ from human in vital ways.

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Having a zombie encounter may be a terrifying experience, but as long as you keep a cool head, you can survive. Zombies move very slowly, so they can be outrun. Zombies also lack basic intelligence, so they are easily confused by traps and distractions. If all else fails, you can lock yourself in a secure location. Most zombies lack the fine motor skills needed to manipulate locks and doorknobs.

What is a detail that supports the main idea?

• Humans have superior skills and abilities that allow them to defeat zombies.

• You must keep a cool head around zombies.

• Zombies lack basic intelligence.

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In case of a mass outbreak of zombies, one should have a zombie emergency kit on hand. This kit should contain everything needed for survival. This includes food, water, matches, extra clothing, and a pocket knife. Families should also discuss a zombie disaster plan so everyone knows what to do in case of zombie emergency. Advance preparation is necessary in order to survive a zombie outbreak. What is the main idea?

• A zombie survival kit includes food, water, and matches

• You should pack a survival kit in case of a zombie outbreak.

• Being prepared ahead of time is key in surviving a zombie outbreak.

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