Zombie Apocalypse

WHY did the author write this article?

• to give advice on how to be ready for something like a zombie apocalypse

• to answer a question about how zombie apocalypses get started

• to entertain with a funny story from a zombie apocalypse movie

• to inform readers on the best way to stop a zombie apocalypse

The zombie tips were first posted in 2011. Most people like them. They are a fun way to talk about something important. It helps people prepare for emergencies.

What does the author want to explain in this paragraph?

• who made the zombie tips

• where to find the zombie tips

• why the zombie tips are helpful

• how many zombie tips there are

What is the first thing you need for a Zombie Apocalypse?

• Food

• Drinks

• First Aid Kid

What is the thesis of the article, “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse”?

• The rise of zombies in pop culture has given credence to the idea that a zombie apocalypse could happen.

• There are all kinds of emergencies that we can prepare for.

• If zombies did start roaming the streets, CDC would conduct an investigation much like any other disease outbreak.

• Well, we’re here to answer that question for you, and hopefully share a few tips about preparing for real emergencies too!

How does the author present his point of view about zombies in “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse”?

• He uses insults to say that fans of zombie movies are foolish people.

• He uses lighthearted language to show that he is joking about zombies.

• He uses medical terms to show that some doctors believe in zombies.

• He uses scientific terms to show why zombies could not exist.

The author most likely included the section “A Brief History of Zombies” to--

• discuss why it is important to prepare for a zombie apocalypse.

• engage the readers by establishing a parallel between a zombie apocalypse and real-life emergencies.

• explain why a zombie apocalypse could really occur and how we must prepare.

• elaborate the importance of not underestimating the harm a zombie can inflict.

What is a concern of the author and likely the purpose of writing the article?

• Author's Purpose

• To highlight the differences between preparing for zombie versus other emergencies.

• Is NOT  the author’s purpose

• To educate readers on how to properly prepare for an emergency.

• Is NOT  the author’s purpose

• To educate readers on the need to prepare for emergencies in a fun manner.

• Is NOT  the author’s purpose

• To entertain the readers by comparing a zombie apocalypse to a pandemic.

• Author's Purpose

• To convince readers it is vital to prepare for a zombie apocalypse.

As explained in 'Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse,' why should readers choose two places to meet their family in an emergency?

• to make sure children are picked up from school

• to have another option if they cannot return home

• to reassure themselves that they are ready for anything

• to be prepared in case their family needs to split up

What evidence supports the answer to the previous question

• That's right, I said z-o-m-b-i-e-a-p-o-c-a-l-y-p-s-e. You may laugh now, but when it happens you'll be happy you read this, and hey, maybe you'll even learn a thing or two about how to prepare for a real emergency.

• [M]y personal favorite [zombie movie] is Resident Evil….

• Harvard psychiatrist Steven Schlozman wrote a (fictional) medical paper on the zombies presented in Night of the Living Dead and refers to the condition as Ataxic Neurodegenerative Satiety Deficiency Syndrome….

• Other zombie origins shown in films include radiation from a destroyed NASA Venus probe (as in Night of the Living Dead)….

What is the author’s main concern and likely the reason of writing the article?

• To educate readers on how to properly prepare for an emergency.

• To convince readers it is vital to prepare for a zombie apocalypse.

• To highlight the differences between preparing for zombie versus other emergencies.

• To entertain the readers by comparing a zombie apocalypse to a pandemic.