Rising from the Ashes Review Questions

Consider this line: “The smoke cloud rose into the sky like an angry creature . . .” The author is using ______ to ______.

• a simile; illustrate how violent and dangerous the smoke appeared

• a metaphor; describe how dark the smoke cloud was

• foreshadowing; hint at the impending danger

• humor; help relieve the tension and fear

A timeline detailing important events in Hawaii’s past would best support information in which section of the article?

• “A Rich History”

• “Growing Danger”

• “Changed Forever”

• “Strength in Community”

The main purpose of the section “Growing Danger” is to ______.

• describe how the wildfire tore through Lahaina

• analyze the dangers associated with firefighting

• explain the factors that caused the wildfire to be so deadly

• illustrate the aftermath of the wildfire

Which factors made it difficult to evacuate Lahaina? Choose THREE.

• The fires were moving at terrifying speeds.

• Cell phone and internet service were down, making communication difficult.

• There was a tsunami.

• Traffic congested the roads.

Which central idea of the article is supported by the photographs and captions titled “Coming Together”?

• Wildfire prediction and response is difficult work.

• There is power and strength in community.

• The Lahaina wildfire of 2023 was among the deadliest in U.S. history.

• The Lahaina wildfire was made more dangerous by climate change.

Which of the following details further support the central idea you chose in Question 5? Choose TWO.

• “With less rain, the tall grasses that cover much of Maui have dried out, creating perfect fuel for fire.”

• “The scorching heat melted the windshield of one of the fire trucks.”

• “Local chefs teamed up to cook meals for thousands.”

• “Families opened their doors to those who had lost their homes.”

What are the causes and effects of the Lahaina wildfire?

• Natural causes and human activities; destruction of homes and wildlife

• Only natural causes; no significant effects

• Human activities only; minimal environmental impact

• Unknown causes; no effects reported

What is the tone of the final section of the article?

• Hopeful

• Pessimistic

• Angry

• Critical