Problems with Hurricanes

What does the campesino say is the biggest danger during a hurricane?

• The wind

• Flying fruit

• The rain

Which fruit does the poem mention as being dangerous during a hurricane?

• Apples

• Oranges

• Mangoes

Why does the campesino take off his hat?

• To show respect for the wind

• To protect his head from rain

• To greet someone

How does the campesino feel about dying from a flying banana?

• Proud

• Embarrassed

• Happy

Which type of death does the campesino think is more honorable?

• Death by drowning

• Death by lightning

• Death by hunger

What does the poem say can hit you at 70 miles per hour?

• A plantain

• A rock

• A tree branch

What does the campesino warn people to watch out for?

• The noise of the storm

• The wind and rain

• Flying mangoes and bananas

Why does the campesino think dying from fruit is disgraceful?

• It is too common

• It is silly and unexpected

• It is dangerous

What type of weather event is described in the poem?

• A tornado

• A hurricane

• A thunderstorm

What is the poem mainly about?

• How to survive a hurricane

• The unusual dangers during a hurricane

• The fun of playing in a storm