Story of man who escaped the flood

Story of man who escaped the flood

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript details the devastating impact of a hurricane on a community in Fort Myers, Florida. David Dean shares his harrowing survival experience, floating on a sofa as water levels rose. The hurricane left a once-idyllic retirement community in ruins, with homes destroyed and lives upended. The community faces significant challenges in rebuilding after the storm, which brought 150 mph winds and severe flooding.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did David Dean use to stay afloat during the hurricane?

A life jacket

A sectional sofa

A wooden plank

A rubber raft

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the water level during the hurricane in the community?

5 feet

6 feet

7 feet

8 feet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the homes in the community after the hurricane?

They were moved to a safer location

They were untouched

They were completely destroyed

They were slightly damaged

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the community's status before the hurricane?

A tourist hotspot

An industrial area

A quiet retirement haven

A bustling city

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does David feel about the future after the hurricane?

Confident and ready

Grateful but uncertain

Indifferent

Eager to leave