105 pages 3 hours read

Neal Shusterman, Jarrod Shusterman

Dry

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Multiple Choice

1. Which motif that will be developed throughout the novel is introduced early on by the differing experiences of Lyla Singh and the family trying to take a plane out of the dry zone?

A) Human creativity and intelligence can overcome nearly any disaster.

B) The desire to cooperate is an intrinsic part of human nature.

C) People who plan ahead are better off than those who do not.

D) Disaster often has a bigger impact on those who lack resources.

2. Which of the book’s motifs is most clearly revealed through the development of Kelton’s character throughout the novel?

A) Self-discipline is most important in those chosen to lead.

B) Not everyone who offers help has your best interests in mind.

C) There is a difference between having resources and being prepared.

D) Family is a person’s best resource during an emergency.

3. Which of the following characters is the most loyal to Alyssa throughout the novel?

A) Henry

B) Charity

C) Jacqui

D) Kelton

4. Which of the following characters most clearly fails to take the Tap-Out seriously enough at first?

A) Alyssa

B) Henry

C) Kelton

D) Garrett

5. Which of the following incidents most clearly demonstrates that people with resources can be targeted during an emergency?

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