Our World turned to Water

On Episcopal School's orientation day, what danger loomed for the citizens of Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

• a fast-moving storm
• winds that could topple trees
• a hurricane
• a heavy rainstorm that could cause a dangerous flood

What does "grave" mean in the sentence, "But soon, even 'safe' areas of the city would be in grave danger"?

• serious
• unexpected
• some
• less

How did the Botos family feel in the freezing water?

• brave
• annoyed
• miserable
• lost

Which word describes the mood, or feeling, the author creates as she describes the work of the volunteers?

• sad
• feafrful
• happy
• hopeful

Why was Dell so eager to help others after the flood?

• His school was still open.
• His school gym and fields were not damaged.
• His home did not flood.
• His neighborhood was not harmed.

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the article?

• People helped their neighbors after a terrible flood.
• It is important to prepare for a flood.
• Flood cleanup can take many months.
• Floods can destroy homes, cars, and schools.

What year was the Louisiana flood?

• 2016
• 2017
• 2015
• 2014

Why did Baton Rouge seem “more like a lake than a city”?

• Homes were damp and moldy.
• Many boats were underwater.
• Strong winds destroyed all the homes.
• Floodwater was everywhere.

Water moving in a certain direction.

• torrent
• mobilize
• current
• grave

very, very, cold

• frigid
• torrent
• salvage
• recede