I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011

Front

Where does the story take place? Options: California, Japan, China, Afghanistan

Back

Japan

Front

Who is the main character?

Back

Ben

Front

What special trip did Ben's dad have planned for the family?

Back

A trip to his childhood home.

Front

Ojisan is a Japanese word used in the book. What does it mean?

Back

Uncle

Front

What happened to Ben and Harry's dad?

Back

He died in a car accident.

Front

What trees did dad tell Harry were magic?

Back

Cherry Trees

Front

True or False: a tsunami is a giant wave that starts small but gets bigger as it rushes toward shore.

Back

True

Front

What happened to Ben's dad in Afghanistan?

Back

His F-16 crashed and he had to eject and parachute down.

Front

Chapter 2: What did Harry tell Ben he wanted to do after breakfast?

Back

climb a cherry tree and make a wish

Front

Why was Harry excited about having a scar on his arm?

Back

because Darth Vader has one