Ninth Ward Quiz

What does the repetition of “Fortitude” in the text symbolize?

• The characters' physical strength

• The characters' determination to survive

• The characters' anger about the flood

• The characters' sadness about their losses

What mood is created when the narrator describes the Mississippi River?

• Peaceful and calm

• Exciting and adventurous

• Scary and hopeless

• Joyful and energetic

Which line best shows that Lanesha is hopeful despite their situation?

• “I tell him about Moses, David and Goliath, and Noah’s ark.”

• “The Mississippi is brown, filled with leaves, branches, and pieces of folks’ lives.”

• “I clutch bark. A piece cracks away in my hand.”

• “TaShon is cursing now. I haven’t the heart to say, ‘Watch your mouth.’”

How does the description of the setting affect the mood of the passage?

• It makes the scene feel hopeful and bright.

• It makes the scene feel tense and gloomy.

• It creates a feeling of excitement.

• It gives a sense of safety and comfort

What does the tree in the water represent to Lanesha and TaShon?

• A way to escape their situation

• A sign that no one will come to help

• A reminder of how much they have lost

• A warning of how dangerous the water is

Why does TaShon curse after the helicopter flies away?

• He is angry that Lanesha is giving up hope.

• He is afraid of falling into the water.

• He blames himself for their situation.

• He feels helpless because the helicopter didn’t stop.

Which theme is most clearly shown in this text?

• Nature is unpredictable and dangerous.

• The world is unfair and cruel.

• Working together can help overcome challenges.

• Memories of loved ones fade over time.

What does the narrator mean when she says, “The horizon is like none I’ve seen before”?

• She feels lost and cannot figure out where she is.

• She feels scared because everything familiar is gone.

• She is amazed by how beautiful the water looks.

• She is hopeful that help will come from the horizon.

How does Lanesha show resilience in the text?

• She gets angry at TaShon for being scared.

• She blames the helicopter for not helping.

• She refuses to search for the rowboat.

• She tells Bible stories to give hope to TaShon.

What can the reader infer about Lanesha’s relationship with Mama Ya-Ya?

• Lanesha felt distant from her.

• Lanesha was angry with Mama Ya-Ya before the flood.

• Mama Ya-Ya gave Lanesha a sense of love and safety.

• Mama Ya-Ya’s stories scared Lanesha.