Ninth Ward comprehension check

What is the main setting described in the excerpt from "Ninth Ward"?

• A bustling city street

• A rooftop surrounded by floodwaters

• A school playground

• A forest clearing

Who is TaShon in the excerpt?

• The narrator's pet

• The narrator's sibling

• The narrator's friend

• The narrator's teacher

What literary device is used in the phrase "sobbing like the world has ended and Noah hasn’t landed his ark"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What does the word "fortitude" mean as used in the excerpt?

• Happiness

• Strength to endure

• Fear

• Confusion

What is the significance of the helicopter in the story?

• It represents hope for rescue.

• It is a symbol of danger.

• It is a source of food.

• It is a distraction for the characters.

What does the narrator miss about Mama Ya-Ya?

• Her cooking and stories

• Her singing and dancing

• Her gardening and painting

• Her driving and shopping

How does the narrator describe the Mississippi River after the flood?

• Beautiful and serene

• Clean and refreshing

• Brown and filled with debris

• Calm and peaceful

What does the narrator use to try and reach the rowboat?

• A fishing net

• A long, thin tree trunk

• A rope ladder

• A wooden plank

What emotion does TaShon express when the helicopter flies away?

• Joy

• Anger

• Indifference

• Fear

What theme is suggested by the repeated use of the word "fortitude" in the excerpt?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of friendship

• The need for resilience

• The value of education