Our World Turned to Water Quiz

1. On Episcopal School's orientation day, what danger loomed for the citizens of Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

• a fast-moving storm

• winds that could topple trees

• a hurricane

• a heavy rainstorm that could cause a dangerous flood

Which line from the story supports your answer to question 1?

• 'We had never flooded before,' says Dell, who lives near the school.

• 'That morning, the National Weather Service sent out a flash flood warning for parts of Baton Rouge.'

• 'The water caused the truck's engine to die.'

• 'Every year, dozens of people in vehicles lose their lives trying to escape floods.'

2. Which of the following best describes the mood, or feeling, inside Episcopal School BEFORE the flood?

• worried

• excited

• spooky

• gloomy

3. 3. What does grave mean in the sentence, 'But soon, even 'safe' areas of the city would be in grave danger'?

• serious

• unexpected

• some

• less

How did the Botos family feel in the freezing water?

• brave

• annoyed

• miserable

• lost

Which line from the article supports your answer to the previous question?

• 'Slowly, the family pushed their way through the deep water and back toward the house.'

• 'Adding to their misery: The water was swarming with fire ants, which stung their arms and legs.'

• 'But now they were stranded.'

• 'They had escaped from the truck.'

Which word describes the mood, or feeling, the author creates as she describes the work of the volunteers?

• sad

• fearful

• happy

• hopeful

Why was Dell so eager to help others after the flood?

• His school was still open.

• His school gym and fields were not damaged.

• His home did not flood.

• His neighborhood was not harmed.

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the article?

• People helped their neighbors after a terrible flood.

• It is important to prepare for a flood.

• Flood cleanup can take many months.

• Floods can destroy homes, cars, and schools.

The photographs of the flood damage in Baton Rouge add what to the article?

• They provide visual evidence of the destruction.

• They distract from the main topic.

• They make the article longer without adding value.

• They focus only on unrelated events.