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"Deadly Hits" Quiz
Directions: Read “Deadly Hits.” Then answer the questions below.
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1. On page 6, Lauren Tarshis writes that Zack’s brain “was a ticking time bomb.” What figurative language device is this phrase an example of? Is it a simile or metaphor? *
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A. simile

B. metaphor
2. On page 6, Lauren Tarshis writes that Zack’s brain “was a ticking time bomb.” This figurative language helps readers understand that playing a sport when you have a concussion is *
10 points

A. painful.

B. common.

C. dangerous.
3. Which statement expresses a central idea of the section “Playing Through Pain”? *
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A. Playing football builds character.

B. Until recently, people didn’t realize how dangerous it can be to continue to playing after being hit on the head.

C. Madden NFL is a popular video game.
4. The textbox, “What to Know About Concussions,” helps readers understand *
10 points

A. how common concussions are and how to stay safe.

B. how the sport of football has evolved over time.

C. how Zack’s brain injury could have been prevented.
5. On page 8, Tarshis writes that in therapy, Zack works “with the same gritty strength that made him a star on the field.” Based on context clues, "gritty" most closely means *
10 points

A. determined.

B. healthy.

C. dirty.
6. On page 7, Tarshis writes of Madden NFL, “No longer are injured players glamorized.” Which line provides an example of football injuries being glamorized? (Glamorized: to make something seem glamorous or desirable) *
10 points

A. “Late in the game’s first half, Zack tackled a runner rushing toward the end zone.” (p. 5)

B. “When his head hit the ground, his brain shook violently against the inside of his skull.” (p. 5)

C. “Sportscasters ran highlight reels that celebrated the most brutal hits of the week in college and professional football.” (p. 6)
7. See the text box, "Brain Disease and Professional Football." Dozens of retired NFL players been diagnosed with chronic trumatic encephalopathy (CTE). What is the cause of this disease? *
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repeated hits to the head

they didn't know how to play football well

they donated their brains
8. Which subheading best explains the main idea that, "it is not the initial (first) concussion that caused Zack's severe injury, but the ones that followed"? *
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"What If?

"The Road of Recovery"

"Second-Impact Injuries"
9. What is Zack's message to those who he speaks to? *
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"Be sure to wear your helmet."

"No game is more important than your life."

"Try not to get a concussion."
10. Tarshis most likely wrote “Deadly Hits ” to *
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A. teach readers about the dangers of concussions.

B. share the latest brain science research.

C. compare and contrast football and soccer.