Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely appear in a feature article, but not in a news article, about Hurricane Katrina?
(1 point)
Responses

a map showing meteorological data about the storm, such as total rainfall and top wind speeds
a map showing meteorological data about the storm, such as total rainfall and top wind speeds

a sidebar containing a brief interview with a former New Orleans resident who was displaced by the storm
a sidebar containing a brief interview with a former New Orleans resident who was displaced by the storm

a chart listing information about public and private disaster-relief agencies that responded after the storm

a chart listing information about public and private disaster-relief agencies that responded after the storm

Something that is prevalent happens

(1 point)
Responses

very rarely.
very rarely.

occasionally.
occasionally.

often.

often.

In which sentence below is the underlined word a predicate nominative?

(1 point)
Responses

Carmen is very interested in science, especially biology and anatomy.
Carmen is very interested in science, especially biology and anatomy.

Carmen plans to pursue a career as a doctor.
Carmen plans to pursue a career as a doctor.

Carmen is a volunteer at the local hospital.

Carmen is a volunteer at the local hospital.

According to the article "Educators Reach Out to Katrina Victims," what should educators and school personnel do to assist school-aged children after a national disaster?

(1 point)
Responses

develop a new sense of normalcy in school
develop a new sense of normalcy in school

do not use personal contact to evaluate them
do not use personal contact to evaluate them

completely relax disciplinary rules for traumatized children

develop a new sense of normalcy in school