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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. With which of the following do the Parts 2 begin?
(a) “Sue looked over Akira’s shoulder.”
(b) “I can’t go with you.”
(c) “Akira looked up in a daze.”
(d) “Akira’s arms and legs went weak.”

2. In which of the following does Natalie live?
(a) Pembroke Pines.
(b) Pembroke Pines.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) Hialeah.

3. As which of the following does Natalie think about Beatriz’s dog?
(a) Perdito.
(b) Refrito.
(c) Poquito.
(d) Diablito.

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

5. What sound does the novel assign to the shattering glass at Nova’s house?
(a) KRISSH!
(b) TSSCH!
(c) BOOM!
(d) KRAK!

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound does the novel assign to the fire as it consumes Nova’s house?

2. Which of the following peoples does George remark calls the polar bear Nanuq?

3. Which of the following does the second polar bear that confronts Owen and George eat?

4. What signals Natalie that a house might have people in it who could help her?

5. What is the breed of Beatriz’s dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads Natalie to reason the hurricane is playing with her?

2. Why does Owen posit that the momma bear might return after being scared off?

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

4. What does George do to relieve Owen after they escape the momma bear?

5. Why do Natalie and Elena not evacuate Miami?

6. Why do Elena and Natalie consider Beatriz family?

7. In what order do those on the boat in the Florida storm debark?

8. What belief about polar bears and igloos does George report?

9. Why does Akira wear clothes she does not mind getting wet while riding?

10. Why can Akira not risk staying in the pool at Nova’s house?

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