"Rising From the Ashes" Quiz

Consider this line: “The smoke cloud rose into the sky like an angry creature . . .” The author is using a simile to __________.

• help lighten the mood for the reader

• show where in Lahaina the smoke was located

• explain that the smoke was harmless

• describe how violent and dangerous the smoke appeared.

Where did the fire in "Rising from the Ashes," occur?

• The Chamber of Secrets

• Lahaina, Hawaii

• San Antonio, Texas

• Death Valley, Neveda

What was not a cause of the fire in Lahaina, Hawaii?

• extremely dry conditions

• heavy winds knocking down power lines

• a volcano

• strong winds

Which word means: to spread out over a large area in an awkward or unorganized way OR something that spreads out over a large area?

• ember

• sprawl

• tinge

Which word means a hot, glowing piece of coal or wood from a fire that has gone out or is about to go out

• ember

• tinge

• sprawl

Which word means the rule of a country by a single person who usually inherits their position from their parents.

• tinge

• sprawl

• ember

• monarchy

Which lines from the article further support the idea that there is power and strength in community? Choose TWO.

• Droughts have become more common.

• “The scorching heat melted the windshield of one of the fire trucks.”

• “Local chefs teamed up to cook meals for thousands.”

• “Families opened their doors to those whohadlost their homes.”

Which factors made it difficult to evacuate Lahaina?

Choose Two.

• emergency sirens did not go off

• cell phone and internet service stopped working

• flooding

All of the following are ways people in the community helped each other EXCEPT......

• People in the community did not help one another.

• Local chefs cooked meals for people who lost their homes.

• Local shelters provided clothing and a place to stay.

• They held a traditional Hawaiian ceremony called a "paddle out" to remember those who died.

Was Kini reunited with her cats after the fire?

• Yes, Kini was reunited with her cats after the fire.

• No, Kini never found her cats and she was not reunited with her cats.