Garner: Nora's Ark Flashcards

1

How did Grandpa get stuck in a tree?

When the water levels rose, he climbed a tree and was stuck
When he got swept away, he grabbed a cow caught in a tree
When the water levels rose, he got swept into a tree
When he got swept away, he grabbed a branch caught in a tree

2

Why did the family leave the hoof prints on the floor for so many years?

So she can get a new house.
In case another flood happens.
The hoof prints are a neat decoration.
So she can remember what is important.

3

How many neighbors stayed in the house during the flood?

26
13
23
27

4

Who is Nora?

Grandma
Wren
Mrs. Lefleur
Mrs. Guthrie

5

What kind of dog did Wren and Grandma find on the roof?

Labrador Retriever
Cocker spaniel
Goldendoodle
Collie

6

How long did the flood last?

3 weeks
3 months
3 days
3 hours

7

The family built the new house because of a....

tornado
hurricane
flood
thunderstorm

8

What did the Guthrie boys have in their bags?

mice
chickens
puppies
ducks

9

What did Wren take up to the house?

chickens
popcorn
cookies
bread

10

What is the theme of the story?

Family and friends are more important than things
Necessity is the mother of invention
Many hands make light work
All for one and one for all

11

Grandma compared the new house to which food?

ice cream
chocolate cake
gravy
biscuits

12

What is one thing Grandpa and Grandma lost in the flood?

some pigs
their house
the truck
some cows

13

Which animal did they let stay in the house?

rabbit
cow
pig
horse

14

What was the name of the little girl in the story?

Wren
Robin
Blue bird
Wilson

15

What is the setting of the story?

At Gettysburg during the Civil War
In Vermont in 1927
In Scotland long ago
In Maine in 1927

Garner: Nora's Ark

Questions 15

Garner: Nora's Ark

Questions 15