After the Hurricane
Why does the poet compare the storm to a “disaster movie”?
A. To show the storm seems exciting and entertaining
B. To explain how the storm follows a predictable pattern
C. To suggest the storm looks calm from a distance
D. To make the storm feel unreal and frightening, using a metaphor
D. To make the storm feel unreal and frightening, using a metaphor
What detail from paragraph 34 shows the floodwater on the roof is dangerous?
“The shingles are slick with oil and gunk.” (Paragraph 34)
Choose which figure of speech appears in this sentence: Belinda's fingers were icicles after her ice skating lesson.
A. Personification, giving human traits to objects
B. Metaphor, directly comparing fingers to icicles
C. Simile, using “like” or “as” to compare
D. Hyperbole, exaggerating for effect
Metaphor, directly comparing fingers to icicles
Which line in “After the Hurricane” best illustrates the bleak setting of post-Katrina New Orleans?
Clue- stanza 40
The Guard is in here with rifles pointed. (Line 43)
Or
The world is here but no one's coming (Line 42)
How are the speakers of both stories similar?
Clue- what are they dealing with?
A. They both enjoy exploring their surroundings during the storm
B. They both must deal with the aftermath of the hurricane
C. They both try to avoid participating in the rescue efforts
D. They both focus on helping others before thinking of themselves
They both must deal with the aftermath of the hurricane.
What emotion is shown in line 42, “The world is here but no one’s coming”?
A. Confidence that support will arrive soon
B. Hopelessness and fear of being abandoned
C. Excitement about the unexpected silence
D. Curiosity about what might happen next
Hopelessness or fear of being abandoned.
Why does Lanesha want to reach the rowboat?
A. It is the only way for her to escape the rising water
B. It allows her to gather supplies before the storm worsens
C. It helps her signal to others who might be nearby
D. It gives her a place to rest while waiting for rescue
It’s the only way to escape the rising water.
What figurative language is in “The wind still howled in the dark”?
A. Hyperbole, exaggerating the wind’s power
B. Metaphor, comparing the wind to a wild animal
C. Personification, giving the wind human-like qualities
D. Simile, showing the wind is like a creature
Personification, giving the wind human-like qualities
Which phrase best describes the mood in paragraph 20 of Ninth Ward?
A. Tired
B. Bleak
C. Bored
D. Calm
B. Bleak
True or False- In both stories, the narrator sees things that make her lose hope.
True
What do lines 136–148 show the speaker doing?
A. Moving steadily toward safety
B. Waiting a long time for help
C. Searching quickly for supplies
D. Planning carefully for evacuation
Waiting a long time for help.
What phrase in paragraph 5-6 help you understand the meaning of the word “fortitude”?
Strength to endure (paragraph 6)
What does Lanesha mean when she calls TaShon “a butterfly, too”?
A. He is easily scared and struggles to act bravely
B. He floats above problems without helping anyone
C. He is delicate and cannot survive in tough situations
D. Despite his quietness, he has inner strength, resilience, and maturity
Despite his quietness, he has inner strength, resilience, and maturity
Which quotation from paragraph 20 of Ninth Ward best shows the mood as bleak (depressing or miserable)?
"No one is coming. All day and all night, we waited."
What is a similarity between "After the Hurricane" and "Ninth Ward"?
A. The characters in both stories want to and are trying to survive
B. The characters in both stories avoid dealing with the storm entirely
C. The characters in both stories focus on exploring their surroundings for fun
D. The characters in both stories immediately find safety without challenges
The characters in both stories want to and are trying to survive.
What feeling is created by the rising water in the poem?
A. A sense of worry or fear
B. A sense of peace and calm
C. A sense of pride and confidence
D. A sense of joy and excitement
Worry or fear.
What event causes TaShon to start cursing?
A. He notices the water rising faster than expected
B. He sees debris floating dangerously close to them
C. He realizes the helicopter isn’t going to help them and rescue may not come quickly
D. He hears a loud noise that startles him during the storm
He realizes the helicopter isn’t going to help them and rescue may not come quickly
What word would best help someone understand the meaning of the word "endure"?
A. Face difficulty
B. Foreshadowing the future
C. Carry on
D. Devasting effects
Carry on
Read line 42 from “After the Hurricane.” The world is here but no one’s coming. Which sentence from Ninth Ward best matches the feeling expressed by the speaker in line 42 of “After the Hurricane”?
A. Then, he says softly, "Fortitude". (Paragraph 5)
B. How come he didn't stop? (Paragraph 13)
C. I hear them screaming, calling for help. (Paragraph 15)
D. Below it, I search for signs of my neighbors. (Paragraph 21)
B. How come he didn't stop? (Paragraph 13)
What theme is shared by both texts?
A. Hope and strength help people survive during disaster
B. Fear always prevents people from taking action
C. Friendship is the most important part of life
D. Nature is always calm and predictable, even in storms
Hope and strength help people survive during disaste
What does the poet want readers to understand about the storm?
A. It feels overwhelming and dangerous
B. It seems calm and predictable
C. It appears distant and unimportant
D. It becomes gentle and comforting
How overwhelming and dangerous it feels.
In paragraph 14, how does Lanesha describe the horizon?
A. The entire town is visible from her position
B. Only the tips of houses and the tops of trees are visible
C. The horizon is completely blocked by dark clouds
D. The land appears flat and empty without any structures
Only the tips of houses and the tops of trees are visible.
The narrator states in paragraph 34: 'The shingles are slick with oil and gunk.' This detail most contributes to the setting by highlighting which element of the floodwater?
A. Its ability to reflect light and create an eerie, shiny surface after the storm.
B. Its polluted and hazardous nature, showing that the water is filled with debris and chemicals.
C. Its rapid movement across the rooftops, suggesting the current is getting stronger.
D. Its unusually warm temperature caused by sitting in the sun for several days.
B. Its polluted and hazardous nature, showing that the water is filled with debris and chemicals.
How goes Lanesha's mood change throughout the story?
A. She goes from confident to frustrated by the obstacles
B. She starts calm but becomes anxious as the storm grows
C. She moves from curious to indifferent about the situation
D. She transitions from scared to determined to take action
She transitions from scared to determined to take action
In both texts, what role does the setting play in shaping the characters' experiences?
A. It makes life easy for everyone
B. It creates challenges that the characters must overcome
C. It is not important to the story
D. It only provides a background for the action
B. It creates challenges that the characters must overcome