Inferno on the Interstate by Sheldon Kelly (Mid-Term)
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11 questions
Choose the correct answer for the following questions.
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"Inferno on the Interstate " took place
"Inferno on the Interstate " took place
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When Sullivan first saw the burning, overturned truck his biggest fear was that
When Sullivan first saw the burning, overturned truck his biggest fear was that
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Sullivan first realized the desperate situation when
Sullivan first realized the desperate situation when
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The information the author provides in paragraphs 1, 10, and 16 is all intended to let the reader know
The information the author provides in paragraphs 1, 10, and 16 is all intended to let the reader know
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The phrase "like an enormous pressure cooker about to explode" used in paragraph 18 is an example of what literary device?
The phrase "like an enormous pressure cooker about to explode" used in paragraph 18 is an example of what literary device?
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In paragraph 28 Sullivan is described "summoning all his strength." In this context, summoning means
In paragraph 28 Sullivan is described "summoning all his strength." In this context, summoning means
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The mentioning of the tires popping and the description of the growing fire help to create the literary device of
The mentioning of the tires popping and the description of the growing fire help to create the literary device of
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When Sullivan finally gets home, he does not go right to sleep because he
When Sullivan finally gets home, he does not go right to sleep because he
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When John Sullivan says his lifelong motto of "staying ready" belongs to firefighters everywhere, he is suggesting that
When John Sullivan says his lifelong motto of "staying ready" belongs to firefighters everywhere, he is suggesting that
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Sullivan's modesty is best conveyed by
Sullivan's modesty is best conveyed by
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The way certain people react to situations they encounter is influenced by their life experiences. - Name two life experiences that probably affected John Sullivan's ability to react to the situation in which he found himself. How did his background prepare him for that night? (6 points)
- How could an inexperienced motorist have helped John Sullivan at the accident scene? (4 points)
Use information from the story to support your response.
The way certain people react to situations they encounter is influenced by their life experiences.
- Name two life experiences that probably affected John Sullivan's ability to react to the situation in which he found himself. How did his background prepare him for that night? (6 points)
- How could an inexperienced motorist have helped John Sullivan at the accident scene? (4 points)
Use information from the story to support your response.