Problems with Hurricanes

What does the campesino say is the biggest danger during a hurricane?

• The wind

• Flying fruit

• The rain

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which fruit does the poem mention as being dangerous during a hurricane?

• Apples

• Oranges

• Mangoes

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Why does the campesino take off his hat?

• To show respect for the wind

• To protect his head from rain

• To greet someone

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How does the campesino feel about dying from a flying banana?

• Proud

• Embarrassed

• Happy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.12

Which type of death does the campesino think is more honorable?

• Death by drowning

• Death by lightning

• Death by hunger

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

What does the poem say can hit you at 70 miles per hour?

• A plantain

• A rock

• A tree branch

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the campesino warn people to watch out for?

• The noise of the storm

• The wind and rain

• Flying mangoes and bananas

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Why does the campesino think dying from fruit is disgraceful?

• It is too common

• It is silly and unexpected

• It is dangerous

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of weather event is described in the poem?

• A tornado

• A hurricane

• A thunderstorm

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

What is the poem mainly about?

• How to survive a hurricane

• The unusual dangers during a hurricane

• The fun of playing in a storm

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9