Our World turned to Water

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

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a heavy rainstorm that could cause a dangerous flood

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Which line from the story supports your answer to question 1? Options: "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."

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

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

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serious

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How did the Botos family feel in the freezing water?

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miserable

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Which line from the article supports the answer to question 4? Options: "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."

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

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

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hopeful

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

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His home did not flood.

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Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the article?

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People helped their neighbors after a terrible flood.

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What year was the Louisiana flood?

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2016

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Why did Baton Rouge seem “more like a lake than a city”?

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Floodwater was everywhere.