After the Hurricane and Ninth Ward

What is a theme taught by the story After the Hurricane and The Ninth Ward?

• The role of government in disaster relief efforts

• The history of hurricanes in the United States

• Resilience and overcoming adversity by showing fortitude

• The impact of climate change on coastal communities

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The name of the protagonist in The Ninth Ward is...

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At the end of After the Hurricane, Fredricka feels hopeless and calls New Orleans the...

• The Big Easy

• The Big Empty

• The Big Bathtub

• The Big Every

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The Ninth Ward is the name of a...

• popular restaurant chain in California

• historic battlefield in Virginia

• neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana

• famous bridge in New York City

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What type of book is Ninth Ward?

• Fable

• Fairy Tale

• Non-fiction

• Realistic Fiction

How did they escape the ninth ward?

• Helicopter

• Boat

• Car

• Bus

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What is the name of the hurricane that took place in New Orleans?

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Ivan

• Hurricane Irene

What is the primary setting of the story After the Hurricane?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A rural farm

• C) A coastal town

• D) A desert village

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Which literary device is predominantly used in The Ninth Ward to convey the protagonist's emotions?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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In After the Hurricane, what motivates the protagonist to keep going despite challenges?

• A) Fear of failure

• B) Desire for wealth

• C) Hope for a better future

• D) Pressure from peers

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