Ninth Ward Chapters 1-10

Question 1

Where does Lanesha go to see what the storm damaged?

Accepted Answer

the attic

Question 2

Why does Lanesha get irritated with Mama Ya-Ya during their conversation before Katrina hits?

Accepted Answer

Mama Ya-Ya knows something about her mom that she won't tell

Question 3

Which of these is true about the situation with TaShon, the bullies, and Spot?

Accepted Answer

There's a rumor Max set a cat on fire before, TaShon convinces Lanesha to take Spot home to Mama Ya-Ya, Lanesha felt like she really saw TaShon because he was happy, TaShon named the dog "Spot" and said he's a German shepherd

Question 4

When Lanesha went back to Mr. Ng's store for more supplies, what did she find?

Accepted Answer

the store was closed and all the shelves were empty

Question 5

What happened when Lanesha tried to talk to her Momma's ghost?

Accepted Answer

Lanesha is disappointed., Momma's ghost blinked her eyes, Momma's ghost fades away (disappears), Spot gives up and walks away.

Question 6

How did Lanesha's Uptown family feel about her dad?

Accepted Answer

They didn't like him - he was poor/from the Ninth Ward.

Question 7

How do her classmates treat Lanesha?

Accepted Answer

Her classmates bully her, calling her "devil eyes".

Question 8

When Lanesha woke up to see Mama Ya-Ya staring at her, what did Mama Ya-Ya say?

Accepted Answer

You know how much I love you?, I buried your caul...I said prayers, l laid down roots w/it.

Question 9

How did Mama Ya-Ya know Spot's name when Lanesha first brought him home?

Accepted Answer

Mama Ya-Ya has the sight, too

Question 10

Why couldn't the Watson family give Mama Ya-Ya a ride out of New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There was no room in their car.

Question 11

Where is Lanesha's mom buried?

Accepted Answer

St. Louis Cemetery, Number 2

Question 12

Why does Mama Ya-Ya say Lanesha's family won't visit her or take care of her?

Accepted Answer

because she has "the sight"; they don't value the old ways

Question 13

What does "conflicted" mean?

Accepted Answer

can't decide which of two or more options to do or feel

Question 14

What does Mama Ya-Ya say about TaShon's extra fingers?

Accepted Answer

They mean he clings to life.

Question 15

What do Lanesha's neighbors do in "Still Sunday" (the evening of the storm)?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 16

What was on the postcard Miss Johnson gave Lanesha? Why did she give it to her?

Accepted Answer

the Golden Gate bridge; to inspire her to be an engineer

Question 17

How did Mama Ya-Ya know a storm was coming by the end of the week?

Accepted Answer

She has the sight.

Question 18

How does Lanesha prepare for the hurricane?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 19

What does Lanesha find when she takes Spot out the night of the hurricane?

Accepted Answer

quiet neighborhood (everyone inside), food the neighbors shared on her front porch, wind & clouds, loitering ghosts

Question 20

Why was Lanesha worried about Mama Ya-Ya's dream that they discussed over breakfast?

Accepted Answer

Mama Ya-Ya usually understands her dreams, but not this one.

Question 21

What do Mama Ya-Ya's dreams tell her?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans will still stand after the hurricane., New Orleans streets will be flooded with sadness.

Question 22

Why does Lanesha not want to talk to the ghosts?

Accepted Answer

Because Mama Ya-Ya said talking to them isn't a normal life, Her Momma's ghost ignores her which hurts her feelings.

Question 23

What happens when TaShon says goodbye to Lanesha?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 24

Where does Lanesha go when she feels sad about being bullied?

Accepted Answer

She hides in the bathroom and thinks of Mama Ya-Ya's love.

Question 25

While Lanesha was preparing for the storm, why did Mama Ya-Ya stay in bed?

Accepted Answer

She was trying to dream to figure out what would happen

Question 26

Why does Miss Johnson give Lanesha the pre-algebra text book before she evacuates?

Accepted Answer

to give her problems to solve to distract her from the storm

Question 27

Where does Lanesha take Mama Ya-Ya during the storm?

Accepted Answer

to the bathtub (so they're safer)

Question 28

Why did Max and the other two bullies leave Lanesha alone?

Accepted Answer

They're scared Mama Ya-Ya will cast an evil spell on them

Question 29

Why is Lanesha hesitant to become Ginia's friend?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 30

Why does Ms. Johnson think Lanesha would be a good engineer?

Accepted Answer

she is good at math, puzzles, and problem solving

Question 31

Who is the first ghost Spot sees the morning after Lanesha takes him home?

Accepted Answer

Lanesha's mother

Question 32

Which of these is NOT TRUE about TaShon?

Accepted Answer

He was born in a hospital.

Question 33

Which of these is a sign Lanesha used to describe herself?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 34

Which of these definitions is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

loitering: standing around with nothing to do, omen: sign of bad things to come, eerie: inspiring fear and dread, vacuum: absence of matter (empty)

Question 35

What does Pastor Williams say when he checks on Lanesha & Mama Ya-Ya?

Accepted Answer

he calls Mama Ya-Ya by her given name (Delores), He knew Lanesha's mother and she loved Lanesha, Mama Ya-Ya follows faith in her way, Lanesha & Mama Ya-Ya can come to church for help

Question 36

What connection does Lanesha make between the word "fortitude" and the meaning behind "three"?

Accepted Answer

powerful word meaning life, Making peace with your thoughts, words, and deeds

Question 37

What did the mayor say in his emergency message?

Accepted Answer

Everyone must evacuate New Orleans now (mandatory).

Question 38

How does Lanesha feel about her teachers?

Accepted Answer

They are the good part of school.

Question 39

How are Mama Ya-Ya and Lanesha feeling as the storm approaches?

Accepted Answer

anxious

Question 40

Why is Miss Johnson leaving and packing her personal belongings from school?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 41

What does unfathomable mean?

Accepted Answer

so intense you can't imagine it

Question 42

What specifically does Mama Ya-Ya see in her dreams that is confusing?

Accepted Answer

hurricane isn't a problem, but a black shroud means trouble

Question 43

What are Lanesha's neighbors like?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 44

What were Rudy & Rodriguez doing while other neighbors were evacuating?

Accepted Answer

drinking mojitos to feel better about the hurricane coming

Question 45

Why does Lanesha think Aunt Ernestine says "trust in the Lord"?

Accepted Answer

She's not afraid of the storm like Rudy & Rodriguez, She can't afford to evacuate like Mama Ya-Ya and Lanesha

Question 46

Why did Mama Ya-Ya ask Lanesha to talk to the ghosts instead of doing it herself?

Accepted Answer

Lanesha has one foot in both worlds so she can talk to ghost

Question 47

What did Mama Ya-Ya mean when she said Mr. Death was losing patience and would come for her?

Accepted Answer

that she (Mama Ya-Ya) was getting old/might die soon

Question 48

How do the newscasters look on TV in "Still Saturday" chapter?

Accepted Answer

tired, sweaty, and rumpled

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