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Comprehension Quiz: Dry - Part 1

This quiz is designed to test your comprehension of Part 1 of the book 'Dry'. Read each question carefully and select the best answer from the choices provided.

Group 1

Answer the following multiple-choice questions based on Part 1 of the book 'Dry'. Choose the best answer for each question.

Question 1a

Multiple choice

What event triggers the water crisis in 'Dry'?

  • A major earthquake

  • A prolonged drought

  • A government shutdown

  • A terrorist attack

Question 1b

Multiple choice

Who is the protagonist of the story?

  • Kelton McCracken

  • Alyssa Morrow

  • Garrett Morrow

  • Henry

Question 1c

Multiple choice

What is the initial reaction of the community to the water shortage?

  • Panic and chaos

  • Calm and organized

  • Denial and disbelief

  • Immediate evacuation

Question 1d

Multiple choice

What does Alyssa's family initially do to cope with the water shortage?

  • They buy bottled water from the store

  • They dig a well in their backyard

  • They move to a different city

  • They start rationing their water

Question 1e

Multiple choice

How does Kelton's family prepare for emergencies?

  • They have a secret bunker

  • They store canned food

  • They have a solar-powered generator

  • They have a large garden

Question 1f

Multiple choice

What is the main reason Alyssa's parents leave the house?

  • To find water

  • To visit relatives

  • To go to work

  • To attend a meeting

Question 1g

Multiple choice

What does Alyssa discover when she visits the local store?

  • The store is fully stocked

  • The store is closed

  • The store is out of water

  • The store is giving away free water

Question 1h

Multiple choice

Who is Garrett?

  • Alyssa's younger brother

  • Kelton's cousin

  • A local store owner

  • A news reporter

Question 1i

Multiple choice

What does Kelton offer Alyssa's family?

  • A place to stay

  • A ride to the city

  • Access to his family's water supply

  • A job opportunity

Question 1j

Multiple choice

What is the community's response to the government's handling of the crisis?

  • They are supportive

  • They are indifferent

  • They are frustrated and angry

  • They are hopeful

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