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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following had been cooking at Nova’s house?
(a) Burgers.
(b) Steaks.
(c) Hot dogs.
(d) Chicken.

2. In what month do the novel’s events in the Sierra Nevada occur?
(a) August.
(b) October.
(c) September.
(d) November.

3. How long is the snake Natalie sees in the storm water?
(a) 6 feet.
(b) 12 feet.
(c) 24 feet.
(d) 18 feet.

4. In which of the following does Natalie’s father live?
(a) Puerto Rico.
(b) Dominican Republic.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) Cuba.

5. What is the name of Akira’s science teacher?
(a) Starkey.
(b) Tally.
(c) Daniels.
(d) Nimitz.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following is the novel dedicated?

2. What is the name of Akira’s sister?

3. How old is Akira in the novel?

4. Approximately how tall is Natalie in the novel?

5. With which of the following do the Parts 3 begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the novel define a red flag warning?

2. Why does Natalie scream at the storm?

3. Why do Natalie and Elena not evacuate Miami?

4. How does Akira posit that the fire has gotten in front of them as she and Sue flee Nova’s house?

5. Why is Natalie worried about being driven into a canal?

6. How do Natalie and the Evanses escape the Evans home?

7. Why do Owen and George not try to start the snowmobile on the lake?

8. What hope does Sue have with her swimming?

9. What had Natalie and Shannon planned to dress as for Halloween?

10. Why is Akira initially unable to exit the wrecked car?

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