Multiple Choice

1. A (Chapter 1)

2. B (Chapters 2-3)

3. C (Various chapters)

4. A (Various chapters)

5. A (Chapters 19, 21)

6. D (Various chapters)

7. C (Various chapters)

8. A (Various chapters)

9. D (Various chapters)

10. C (Various chapters)

11. B (Chapter 36)

12. B (Chapter 10)

Long Answer

1. Nicole is a competitive swimmer, which helps her swim down for the go bag after the bus crashes. Her swimming endurance also allows her to search for Rashawn when she falls into the water and make it back to shore safely. (Various chapters)

2. Momma Rossi predicts the hurricane’s path, which makes her aware of her need for safety precautions. She leaves the house, where she knows the hurricane will strike, and goes to the barn. (Various chapters)

3. The elephant symbolizes the power of nature. Being about to give birth builds a heightened pressure, suspense, and danger, like the build-up to the hurricane. (Various chapters)