What is the meaning of the word "evacuate" in the sentence: "The city officials decided to evacuate the residents before the hurricane hit"?
I Survived Hurricane Katrina Book Quiz

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English
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6th Grade
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Tiffany Bibbs
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To entertain
To leave or remove people from a place
To celebrate
To build
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in the text "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005"?
To inform readers about the history of hurricanes
To entertain readers with a fictional story based on real events
To persuade readers to prepare for natural disasters
To describe the geography of New Orleans
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the central theme of "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005"?
The importance of family and survival during difficult times
The history of hurricanes in the United States
The economic impact of natural disasters
The role of government in disaster management
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word "levee" mean in the context of the sentence: "The levees were built to protect the city from flooding"?
A type of boat
A barrier built to prevent the overflow of water
A weather phenomenon
A type of tree
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the author convey the narrator's fear during the hurricane in "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005"?
By describing the narrator's physical reactions and thoughts
By listing the damages caused by the hurricane
By providing statistical data about the hurricane
By using a third-person perspective
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the author's point of view in "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005"?
The author believes hurricanes are not dangerous
The author emphasizes the resilience of people during disasters
The author focuses on the economic impact of hurricanes
The author argues against building in hurricane-prone areas
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which detail from "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" helps convey the theme of survival?
The description of the city's architecture
The narrator's determination to find safety
The history of New Orleans
The scientific explanation of hurricanes
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