I Survived The California Wildfires - Chapters 18 and 19

Why did Josh have to stay in California for three weeks after the fire?

"He and Holly looked at each other, and Josh got a lump in his throat."

Based on the excerpt, which best describes how Josh was feeling?

• amused; pleased

• anxious; nervous

• sorrowful; emotional

True or False: After the fire Josh felt he and Holly had come together and now felt like they were tied together.

• True

• False

Approximately how many acres did the Carr Fire destroy?

• 2,000 acres

• 20,000 acres

• 200,000 acres

How many people died in the Carr Fire?

• 8 people

• 6 people

• 2 people

True or False: Mr. Wallace and his boss had taken money from one of the bank's businesses and moved it to another.

• True

• False

How did Josh relate to the animals who had lived in the scorched forest?

What gift did Holly give Josh?

• Bubbles

• King Kong's old skin

• Miniature Huey Helicopter

Define the vocabulary word intently using context clues. "He looked out the window, more intently now."

• having full attention or effort concentrated or focused on one thing

• not paying attention to what is happening near you

What was Josh's mood at the conclusion of the story?

• enthusiastic; excited

• gloomy; miserable

• positive; optimistic