Why was Barry surprised by Dad in chapter 3?

• Dad told Jay to leave.

• Dad told Barry to pack some clothes to evacuate.

• Dad petted Cruz.

• Dad told Abe to get lost.

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What is the meaning of the word ancient in the following sentence?

Jay used to pretend that those big oak trees were ancient creatures rising from the ground.

• dusty

• brand new

• friendly

• very old

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What does booming mean as used in the following sentence?

Abe's booming laugh practically shook the ground.

• smart and sassy

• big and loud

• dull and boring

• meek and quiet

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Why is Abe mean to Barry and Jay in chapter 2? Choose 3 reasons.

• His grandma was having a hard time.

• His dad left.

• He was skipping school and hanging out with older boys.

• His dog was run over.

• His grandma's flowers were beautiful.

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Choose the two best reasons why Barry's family decided to evacuate?

• They would have fun at their cousin's house.

• Their house was sturdy.

• Jay's mom encouraged them to leave.

• New Orleans is surrounded by water.

• Some people said the levees wouldn't hold up for the hurricane.

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Which four sentences could be used to create the best summary?

• The Tuckers decided to evacuate New Orleans.

• Barry tells stories in the car.

• The radio said that Hurricane Katrina was a Category 5.

• Another hour passed. They’d moved just a few feet.

• Mom and Dad were worried about the weather.

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Why did the Tuckers go back home? Choose the best two reasons.

• Barry needed to get Akivo.

• Traffic was at a standstill heading out of town.

• Uncle Dave needed a ride.

• Cleo was running a fever and vomiting in the car.

• Mom forgot her suitcase.

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In Chapter 5, which three details show that the family was nervous before the storm?

• Dad said, “It’s a mandatory evacuation. The first one in New Orleans’ history.”

• Abe went home with Cruz on a leash.

• Mom was baking lots of muffins and cookies when Barry arrived.

• Barry and Jay plan to mail Akivo to New York.

• Barry found Cleo crying about her princess house.

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