Ninth Ward comprehension

Front

What happens to the trunk when Lanesha tries to grab it?

Back

It breaks.

Front

What does TaShon do to help catch the floating tree?

Back

He flaps his hands in the water.

Front

What does Lanesha do to finally catch the floating trunk?

Back

She inhales and plunges forward.

Front

What is TaShon doing at the beginning of the text?

Back

He is crying.

Front

What is the condition of TaShon's legs on day two since the flood?

Back

They are bright red.

Front

What does it mean to 'inhale'?

Back

To breathe in air.

Front

What is a 'trunk' in the context of a tree?

Back

The main wooden stem of a tree.

Front

What does 'plunge' mean?

Back

To dive or fall quickly into something.

Front

What is the significance of the willow tree in the story?

Back

It provides a vantage point and a way to reach the floating trunk.

Front

What does 'floating' mean?

Back

To rest on the surface of a liquid without sinking.