I Survived Hurricane Katrina Chapters 9-11

What does the word shinnied mean in the sentence below?

The cat shinnied up the tree to avoid the large dog.

• climbed up

• scooted caroused

• moved over

• slid down

What does the word hoisted mean in the sentence below?

They hoisted the camel into the air to load it on the boat.

• moved it

• scooted it

• carried it

• raised it

What does the word massive mean in the sentence below?

The people were amazed by the damage left behind by the massive storm.

• small

• tiny

• large

• microscopic

What does the word whimpering mean in the sentence below?

Mark and Matthew were searching for what was making the whimpering sound in their yard.

• conversation

• soft cry

• loud growl

• yell

What does the word ferocious mean in the sentence below?

They would not go into the tent when they heard the ferocious sound inside.

• fierce

• yell

• cry

• conversation

Read the following sentence from chapter 9.

The wind pushed against Barry's back, gluing him to the room.

What does the phrase, "gluing him to the roof" mean?

• He was flapping like a flag.

• He was standing on the roof.

• He was stuck and couldn't move.

• He was afraid of being up so high.

Read the passage from chapter 9 below.

They lay bundled together like that, not talking. Mom had her arm over Barry's head. Dad's hand rested on his back. Cleo was pushed so close against Barry he could feel her heart beating. He smelled Mom's lemony soap.

What does this passage teach you about Barry's family?

• They were glad to make it to the roof and be safe.

• They were scared of the storm.

• They cared about each other and were trying to keep each other safe.

• They were celebrating the end of the storm.

Why was Barry glad that Cruz was with him at the end of chapter 11?

• It was less scary than being alone.

• He know that Cruz would protect him.

• Having something familiar made him feel safe.

• He knew Cruz would help him get home.

Which of the following details is true about Barry's experiences in chapters 9-11?

• He is finally safe from the storm.

• He is in a lot of danger.

• He is glad the hurricane is over.

• He is safe from the storm.

Which of the following details best shows that Barry is in a lot of danger?

• Soon Barry and Cleo were sandwiched between Mom and Dad.

• Barry pulled himself up and sat in the V where the branch met the trunk.

• A massive shadow loomed over him.

• He and Cruz were together.