Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere Quiz

What are the main character, Armani Curtis's, key personality traits in 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere'?

• Cowardly, selfish, indifferent

• Timid, lazy, uncaring

• Brave, resilient, compassionate

• Rude, arrogant, dishonest

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How does Armani's character change throughout the story?

• Armani's character remains unchanged throughout the story

• Armani's character becomes a different person without explanation

• Armani's character changes due to external factors

• Armani's character changes as she faces challenges, learns lessons, and grows emotionally and mentally.

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Describe the relationship between Armani and Junior in the book.

• They grow closer after Hurricane Katrina.

• Their relationship doesn't change.

• They never interact in the book.

• They become enemies by the end.

What role does Miz Thelma play in shaping Armani's character and decisions?

• Miz Thelma is a strict and unloving grandmother

• Miz Thelma provides love, support, and wisdom during difficult times.

• Miz Thelma is absent for most of the story

• Miz Thelma is a negative influence on Armani

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How does New Orleans' setting before and after Hurricane Katrina affect the story and characters?

• It doesn't impact the story or characters

• It shows the contrast between the city's culture before the disaster, and the devastation and survival struggle after.

• The characters' experiences are not affected by the setting

• The setting is not important in the story

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Discuss the significance of the abandoned houses and flooded streets in 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere'.

• To highlight urban planning success

• To reflect the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.

• To symbolize resource abundance

• To showcase the beauty of the scene

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How does the setting affect the book's mood and atmosphere?

• The setting only affects the book's physical descriptions

• The setting can create atmosphere, establish time period, and influence characters' emotions and actions.

• The setting is irrelevant to the book's mood and atmosphere

• The setting has no impact on the book's mood and atmosphere

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How does Armani's conflict about leaving her family in the storm affect her decisions?

• It leads her to make choices that prioritize her family's safety over her own desires.

• It has no impact on her decisions, as she is focused on her own well-being.

• It causes her to become indifferent towards her family, leading her to abandon them.

• It makes her feel relieved and free, allowing her to pursue her own dreams.

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What is the significance of Armani's birthday in 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere'?

• It is just a normal day in the story

• It marks the day when Hurricane Katrina hits, changing Armani's life forever.

• It is the day when Armani decides to leave her family

• It is the day when Armani loses her home

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How does the author portray the theme of survival in 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere'?

• The theme of survival is not present in the story

• The theme of survival is portrayed through the characters' struggle to survive after Hurricane Katrina.

• The theme of survival is portrayed through the characters' daily life in New Orleans

• The theme of survival is portrayed through the characters' fight against each other

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