Characters
What is the name of the main character's brother?
Harry
What is the name of the disaster that Ben survives in this book?
Tsunami
What helped Ben survive from the water when he got out of the car?
When there is an earthquake, what should you do when you are indoor?
Hide under a sturdy furniture.
What does sensei mean?
Teacher
Who did Ben's family visit in Japan?
Uncle Ojisan
What usually happens before a tsunami hits?
An earthquake
What did Ben find after the tsunami that relieved him?
Nya the cat
When Tsunami hits, where should you run towards?
To highgrounds
What tree did Harry climb?
Cherry Tree
What was Ben's Dad's job?
A Pilot in the Airforce
This scale measures the strength of earthquakes, like the one that triggered the tsunami.
Where did Ben go to find help after the water had drained away?
True or False. If we learn more about natural disasters and improve our technology, we can stop natural disasters from happening.
FALSE
Where is Ben from?
California, US
How did Ben's Dad pass away?
He died in a car accident.
What does tsunami mean?
Harbor Wave
How were Ben and Harry affected by the tsunami?
They had nightmares almost every night.
What do we need to follow in case of any natural disaster?
We have to follow evacuation orders/instructions
In case of any natural disaster, what is the best thing to do? What do we have to remember? (One important skill for surviving natural disasters, learned by Ben in the story.)
Stay Calm
What was the sports that both Ben and his Dad has passion in?
Basketball
What is tectonic plates?
Tectonic plates are large, rigid pieces of the Earth's crust and upper mantle that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle to form the Earth's outer shell.
What is the name of the city in Japan where the story takes place?
Shogahama
What role does early warning systems play?
They provide time for people to evacuate.
What was another disaster that followed the tsunami?
The nuclear power station in Fukushima was destroyed and radioactive particles were leaking out.