Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere

What are the main character, Armani Curtis's, key personality traits in 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere'?

• Cowardly, selfish, indifferent

• Timid, lazy, uncaring

• Brave, resilient, compassionate

• Rude, arrogant, dishonest

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Discuss the significance of the abandoned houses and flooded streets in 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere'.

• To highlight urban planning success

• To reflect the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.

• To symbolize resource abundance

• To showcase the beauty of the scene

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the significance of Armani's birthday in 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere'?

• It is just a normal day in the story

• It marks the day when Hurricane Katrina hits, changing Armani's life forever.

• It is the day when Armani decides to leave her family

• It is the day when Armani loses her home

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main setting of 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere'?

• A) New York City

• B) New Orleans

• C) Los Angeles

• D) Chicago

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which natural disaster is central to the plot of 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere'?

• A) Earthquake

• B) Tornado

• C) Hurricane

• D) Tsunami

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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 primary theme explored in 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere'?

• A) Friendship

• B) Survival

• C) Wealth

• D) Technology

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Who is the author of 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere'?

• A) John Green

• B) Julie T. Lamana

• C) J.K. Rowling

• D) Suzanne Collins

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What role does Armani's family play in the story?

• A) They are distant relatives

• B) They are central to her survival and emotional support

• C) They are her adversaries

• D) They are her classmates

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Armani's perspective on life change after the hurricane?

• A) She becomes more materialistic

• B) She becomes more appreciative of her family and community

• C) She becomes indifferent to others

• D) She becomes more focused on her career

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What literary device is frequently used in 'Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere' to convey the chaos of the hurricane?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6