Ninth Ward Chapters 5-8 Quiz

What is the main setting of chapters 5-8 in "Ninth Ward"?

• New York City

• The Ninth Ward in New Orleans

• Los Angeles

• Houston

Who is the main character in "Ninth Ward" chapters 5-8?

• Lanesha

• Mama Ya-Ya

• TaShon

• Miss Johnson

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TEKS.ELA.4.6B

TEKS.ELA.5.6B

TEKS.ELA.7.5B

TEKS.ELA.8.5B

TEKS.MATH.6.5B

What natural disaster is approaching the Ninth Ward in these chapters?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Flood

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TEKS.ELA.4.6B

TEKS.ELA.5.6B

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Which word from the chapters best describes Lanesha’s feelings as the storm approaches?

• Excited

• Anxious

• Bored

• Indifferent

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TEKS.ELA.4.6B

TEKS.ELA.5.6B

TEKS.ELA.7.5B

TEKS.ELA.8.5B

TEKS.MATH.6.5B

What does the word "ominous" most likely mean as used to describe the sky in chapter 6?

• Bright and cheerful

• Dark and threatening

• Clear and sunny

• Colorful and beautiful

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TEKS.ELA.4.3B

TEKS.ELA.5.3B

TEKS.ELA.6.2B

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.8.2B

Why does Lanesha want to stay with Mama Ya-Ya instead of leaving the Ninth Ward?

• She is afraid of traveling

• She feels responsible for Mama Ya-Ya

• She wants to see the hurricane

• She has nowhere else to go

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TEKS.ELA.4.6B

TEKS.ELA.5.6B

TEKS.ELA.7.5B

TEKS.ELA.8.5B

TEKS.MATH.6.5B

Based on context clues, what does the word "evacuate" mean in the story?

• To celebrate

• To leave for safety

• To decorate

• To return home

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TEKS.ELA.4.3B

TEKS.ELA.5.3B

TEKS.ELA.6.2B

TEKS.ELA.7.2B

TEKS.ELA.8.2B

What motivates Lanesha to help TaShon in these chapters?

• She wants to impress Mama Ya-Ya

• She feels empathy and wants to help others

• She is told to do so by her teacher

• She is bored

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TEKS.ELA.6.7.B. 7.7.B

TEKS.ELA.8.7B

Which event in chapters 5-8 is most likely the climax of this section?

• Lanesha and Mama Ya-Ya preparing for the storm

• The hurricane making landfall and the house shaking

• Lanesha reading a book

• TaShon visiting Lanesha

What can you infer about Mama Ya-Ya’s feelings toward Lanesha based on her actions?

• She is annoyed by Lanesha

• She cares deeply and wants to protect her

• She ignores Lanesha

• She is jealous of Lanesha

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TEKS.ELA.5.6C

TEKS.ELA.6.5C

TEKS.ELA.6.6F

TEKS.ELA.7.5C

TEKS.ELA.7.6F