I Survived (1)
How did Ben’s family survive the tsunami?
They waited on top of a parking garage.
Why did Harry need to get stitches?
He fell out of a tree.
Who are Ivan’s best friends?
Stella, the elephant and Bob, the dog
What is the name of the main character?
Nora Rose Rowley
What did Ben do when he escaped from the car?
He climbed on the floating coach.
What happened to Ben’s family members in the tsunami?
Their car tipped over to the side and Ben’s family members were washed away.
Who is Not-Tag and how did she get her name?
Not-Tag is a toy stuffed gorilla. She was named Not-Tag because Ivan’s sister was named Tag.
Why did Nora get all D’s on her report card?
To make Stephen feel smart.
Why couldn't Ben open the door of the car?
The water pressure was too strong making it difficult to get the door open. He had to kick the window out of its frame.
What did Ben think the tsunami was when he first saw it?
He thought it was a ship that caught on fire.
Who is Julia?
Julia is the daughter of the night janitor. She loves art and brought Ivan his first crayon so they could draw together.
Who first realized Nora was a genius and how did she find out?
Mrs. Byrne, the librarian, noticed all the websites that Nora had been going on the computer that Nora always used.
Why did Ben need to get off the mattress he was floating on?
He needed to get off the mattress because it was floating toward the ocean. He was able to jump to a tree before he reached the ocean.
What did Ben do when the teachers went to check on their families?
Ben took care of three younger boys.
What was the first thing Ivan drew on?
Ivan drew with mud on his mother’s back in the wild
Nora stayed home sick after her zero test day. What happened at school while she was absent?
Everyone in 5th grade Social Studies got zeroes on their tests.
What did Harry do when he climbed a cherry tree?
He made a wish.
Where did Ben’s family go after his father died?
Ben was surprised that his family took the trip to Shogahama.
How did Ivan learn he was not the only gorilla in the world?
Ivan saw a TV show on the TV in his cage with a gorilla.
The school wanted to place Nora in the gifted program. Did they?
No. Nora objected. After Nora explained why, her mom agreed.