I Survived Hurricane Katrina - Chapter 8

What was the state of the house due to the rising water?

• The water was rising slowly.

• The house was like a bucket being filled by a huge hose.

• Only small objects were floating.

• The water was only up to Barry's ankles.

What was the immediate cause of the water rising in the neighborhood?

• A heavy rainstorm.

• A burst pipe in their house.

• The levee broke.

• A river overflowed its banks.

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Describe the conditions inside the attic where the family took shelter.

• Spacious and cool.

• Tiny, dark, hot, and smelled of mildew and dust.

• Well-lit with plenty of room to stand.

• Comfortable with fresh air circulating.

What was Dad's plan to escape the rising water from the attic?

• Wait for the water to recede.

• Swim to a nearby house.

• Use an ax to chop a hole in the ceiling to get onto the roof.

• Call for help on a radio.