Years of Crisis

Which of the following lines from page 11 BEST expresses a main idea of “Crisis at Chipotle”?

• “It was food.” 

• “But no matter what the problem is, the way a company handles a crisis is critical.”

• “Over the years, plenty of businesses have faced crises—some even more dire than Chipotle’s.”

• “Its reputation was built on quality.” 

Read the following excerpt from Gore’s Nobel speech.     

        Last September 21, as the Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the sun, scientists reported  with unprecedented distress that the North Polar ice cap is “falling off a cliff.” One study  estimated that it could be completely gone during summer in less than 22 years. Another new  study, to be presented by U.S. Navy researchers later this week, warns it could happen in as  little as 7 years.  Seven years from now.

What is the impact of the one-sentence paragraph?

• It shows that people have plenty of time to fix global warming.

• It reveals that Gore does not understand the Navy's new study.

• It starkly emphasizes just how quickly the North Polar ice cap is melting.

• It suggests that the second study contains questionable research.

What is the main theme of the phrase 'Years of Crisis' in English literature?

• Economic instability

• Political turmoil

• Social change

• All of the above

Which literary device is commonly used to depict crisis in literature?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'During the years of crisis, many people lost their jobs.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

What is the meaning of the word 'crisis' in the context of literature?

• A turning point

• A happy ending

• A character's growth

• A setting description

Which of the following authors is known for writing about crisis in their works?

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

• J.K. Rowling

• Mark Twain

In the context of 'Years of Crisis', which genre of literature often explores themes of crisis?

• Romance

• Science Fiction

• Dystopian

• Fantasy

What is the effect of using short sentences in a passage about crisis?

• Creates a sense of urgency

• Provides detailed information

• Enhances character development

• Introduces new settings

Which of the following is an example of a crisis in a narrative?

• A character winning a lottery

• A character facing a moral dilemma

• A character going on vacation

• A character buying a new house