The Ninth Ward

Where does The Ninth Ward take place?

• New Jersey

• New Orleans

• San Francisco

• Poland

What is the setting in Ninth Ward?

• All land is covered by murky water and you are in a hurricane.

• You are in an earthquake.

• You are next to a volcano.

• All land is covered by lava and youare in a tornado.

How is the setting of Ninth Ward connected to the main conflict?

• The narrator and TaShon are unprepared for how much they miss Mama Ya-Ya.

• The screams from people on their rooftops compel the narrator and TaShon to act.

• The people in the helicopters notice the narrator and TaShon but fail in the attempts to rescue them.

• The narrator and TaShon are stranded on a roof because the Mississippi River is flooding.

What is the main theme of 'The Ninth Ward'?

• A) Friendship and survival

• B) Wealth and power

• C) Love and betrayal

• D) War and peace

Who is the protagonist in 'The Ninth Ward'?

• A) Lanesha

• B) TaShon

• C) Mama Ya-Ya

• D) Mr. Charles

What natural disaster is central to the plot of 'The Ninth Ward'?

• A) Earthquake

• B) Hurricane

• C) Tornado

• D) Tsunami

Which literary device is frequently used in 'The Ninth Ward'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony

What role does Mama Ya-Ya play in Lanesha's life in 'The Ninth Ward'?

• A) She is Lanesha's biological mother.

• B) She is Lanesha's teacher.

• C) She is a spiritual guide and caretaker.

• D) She is a neighbor.

How does Lanesha's ability to see spirits affect her in 'The Ninth Ward'?

• A) It isolates her from others.

• B) It makes her popular.

• C) It gives her superpowers.

• D) It has no effect.

What is the significance of the Ninth Ward setting in the story?

• A) It represents wealth and prosperity.

• B) It symbolizes struggle and resilience.

• C) It is a place of political power.

• D) It is a vacation destination.