Black Death's Journey

In "Like Black Smoke," the author organizes this selecdtion by -

• comparing the Black Death to other epidemics in Europe.

• describing the various symptoms of Black Death.

• detailing how rapidly and far the Black Death spread.

• relating the scientific causes of the Black Death.

Which of the following conclusions is supported by paragraph 15 of "Like Black Smoke"?

• Rats perfer warm weather.

• Cold winters usually reduce flea activity.

• Large families were common in Europe.

• House rats lived longer than other rodents.

The image at the end of the story in "Like Black Smoke" is included most likely to -

• highlight the journey of Black Death Across Europe and into other areas.

• show how fleas carried the bacteria that caused Black Death.

• explain how the Black Death was transmitted.

• show many people died from the Black Death.

​Read the dictionary entry. Which word from the list best matches the meaning of the word prosperous in paragraph 2?

prosperous(adj)

(Synonyms for prosperous: )

​ ​ (a)  

• growing
• wealthy
• comfortable

Which of these is best summary of "Like Black Smoke"?

• The trade routes and importation of goods made it easier for the rate and their fleas to travel across various locations, even after many cities have closed their ports to infected travelers and contaminated goods.

• Not only did the Black Death spread easily by infected fleas found on wild rats. It also became airborne when a victim.

• The Black Death killed many people all over Europe and other areas beause of the flea's ability to survive even after its host has died.

• Black Death began in Asia and moved through parts of Europe and other areas, wiping out large populations of people. Spread by rats with bacteria-inflected fleas, the Black Death found its way into three continents before it finally came to an end.

Why does the author include the subheadings throughout the article "Like Black Smoke"?

• To emphasize the main idea of the section.

• To highlight an important fact.

• To introduce a new story.

• To show the timeline of events.