EVERYBODY JUMP! 6R21 6R31

How does the author use figurative language to describe the sound of everyone landing on the ground?

• The sound is compared to a gentle whisper.

• The sound is described as a loud, drawn-out roar.

• The sound is likened to a musical symphony.

• The sound is described as a quiet hum.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the effect of the phrase "Earth outweighs us by a factor of over ten trillion" in the text?

• It emphasizes the insignificance of human weight compared to Earth.

• It suggests that humans are heavier than Earth.

• It implies that Earth is fragile and easily affected by humans.

• It indicates that Earth and humans have similar weights.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What reasoning does the author provide for why the Earth's orbit is unaffected by the jump?

• The Earth's orbit is too far from the jump location.

• The Earth's mass is too large to be affected by the jump.

• The Earth's orbit is protected by a magnetic field.

• The Earth's orbit is controlled by gravitational forces.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

How does the author use the structure of the text to build suspense about the outcome of the jump?

• By immediately revealing the catastrophic consequences.

• By gradually describing the sequence of events after the jump.

• By focusing only on the scientific aspects of the jump.

• By providing a detailed history of Rhode Island.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the significance of the phrase "a graveyard of billions" in the context of the text?

• It highlights the peaceful nature of the event.

• It underscores the massive loss of life resulting from the scenario.

• It suggests that the event was a minor inconvenience.

• It indicates that the event was a celebration.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why does the author mention the collapse of cell networks in the scenario?

• To show the technological advancement of the region.

• To illustrate the immediate impact on communication systems.

• To highlight the resilience of the cell networks.

• To suggest that cell networks are irrelevant in such scenarios.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

What strategic thinking is required to understand the author's depiction of the aftermath of the jump?

• Analyzing the logistical challenges faced by the population.

• Memorizing the sequence of events.

• Identifying the main characters in the scenario.

• Listing the scientific facts mentioned.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the author use the description of Rhode Island's infrastructure to contribute to the text's meaning?

• By showing how well-prepared the state is for emergencies.

• By highlighting the inadequacy of the infrastructure to handle the situation.

• By demonstrating the beauty of Rhode Island's landscape.

• By emphasizing the state's historical significance.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of the author's mention of "coalescing and collapsing social hierarchies"?

• To show the stability of social structures.

• To illustrate the chaos and instability following the event.

• To emphasize the strength of community bonds.

• To suggest that social hierarchies are irrelevant.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the author use the concept of "pristine ruins" to convey a message about human civilization?

• By suggesting that civilization is easily rebuilt.

• By indicating that civilization is fragile and can be easily destroyed.

• By showing that ruins are a natural part of progress.

• By implying that ruins are beautiful and desirable.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2