I Survived Hurricane Katrina Book Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "evacuate" in the sentence: "The city officials decided to evacuate the residents before the hurricane hit"?

• To entertain

• To leave or remove people from a place

• To celebrate

• To build

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the author's purpose in the text "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005"?

• To inform readers about the history of hurricanes

• To entertain readers with a fictional story based on real events

• To persuade readers to prepare for natural disasters

• To describe the geography of New Orleans

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the central theme of "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005"?

• The importance of family and survival during difficult times

• The history of hurricanes in the United States

• The economic impact of natural disasters

• The role of government in disaster management

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the word "levee" mean in the context of the sentence: "The levees were built to protect the city from flooding"?

• A type of boat

• A barrier built to prevent the overflow of water

• A weather phenomenon

• A type of tree

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the author convey the narrator's fear during the hurricane in "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005"?

• By describing the narrator's physical reactions and thoughts

• By listing the damages caused by the hurricane

• By providing statistical data about the hurricane

• By using a third-person perspective

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the author's point of view in "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005"?

• The author believes hurricanes are not dangerous

• The author emphasizes the resilience of people during disasters

• The author focuses on the economic impact of hurricanes

• The author argues against building in hurricane-prone areas

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which detail from "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" helps convey the theme of survival?

• The description of the city's architecture

• The narrator's determination to find safety

• The history of New Orleans

• The scientific explanation of hurricanes

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the word "resilient" mean in the context of the sentence: "The people of New Orleans proved to be resilient in the face of disaster"?

• Fragile

• Strong and able to recover quickly

• Uninterested

• Unprepared

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the author's purpose in describing the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina in the book?

• To highlight the need for better weather forecasting

• To emphasize the severity of the disaster and its impact on people

• To provide a scientific explanation of hurricanes

• To criticize the government's response to the disaster

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which detail from the book supports the theme of hope and recovery?

• The description of the hurricane's wind speed

• The community coming together to rebuild after the storm

• The history of hurricanes in the region

• The scientific data on hurricane formation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2