Here Comes the Garbage Barge Quiz

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Justin Theroux

• Jonah Winter

• Gino Stroffolino

• Cap'm Duffy

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the average amount of garbage an American produces each day?

• Seven pounds

• Five pounds

• Three pounds

• Four pounds

Where was the garbage originally supposed to be taken?

• North Carolina

• New Orleans

• Mexico

• Islip

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What was the name of the tugboat?

• The Sea Wanderer

• The Dawn Breaker

• The Rusty Sailor

• The Break of Dawn

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who was supposed to take care of the garbage in North Carolina?

• Joey LaMotta

• Tony Cafone

• John Smith

• Rico D'Amico

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What was the final destination of the garbage?

• Houston

• Islip

• Brooklyn

• Florida

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What did the garbage weigh after it was burned?

• 430 tons

• 300 tons

• 500 tons

• 600 tons

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

What was the name of the captain of the tugboat?

• Captain Morgan

• Captain Smith

• Captain Joey

• Cap'm Duffy St. Pierre

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which state refused the garbage because they had enough of their own?

• Florida

• North Carolina

• Texas

• New Orleans

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What did the garbage barge become famous for?

• Its color

• Its journey

• Its size

• Its smell

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2