On which date did the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami occur?
A.December 24, 2004
B.December 25, 2004
C.December 26, 2004
D.December 27, 2004
What was Ignesious's first action when he felt the earthquake?
A.He immediately ran outside
B.He carefully moved his television set to the ground
C.He woke up his children
D.He called for help
How many family members did Ignesious lose in the tsunami?
A.Three - his wife and two children
B.Four - his wife, two children, and father-in-law
C.Five - his wife, two children, father-in-law, and brother-in-law
D.Two - just his wife and one child
What was Sanjeev's profession?
A.Teacher
B.Policeman
C.Doctor
D.Fisherman
Why did Sanjeev jump into the water during the tsunami?
A.To save his own family
B.To rescue John's wife who was crying for help
C.To retrieve belongings
D.To find a better escape route
How long did Meghna float in the sea?
A.One day
B.Two days
C.Three days
D.One week
How many times did Meghna see relief helicopters while floating at sea?
A.Seven times
B.Nine times
C.Eleven times
D.Fifteen times
Where was Almas Javed a student?
A.A school in Nancowry
B.Carmel Convent in Port Blair
C.A school in Katchall
D.A school in Thailand
Why was Almas's family in Nancowry island?
A.They lived there permanently
B.For a business trip
C.To celebrate Christmas
D.For a school function
What did Almas's father observe that made him realize danger was coming?
A.He heard strange animal sounds
B.He felt strong earthquake tremors
C.He saw the sea water recede
D.He received a warning message
How old was Tilly Smith when she recognized the tsunami warning signs?
A.Eight years old
B.Nine years old
C.Ten years old
D.Eleven years old
What reminded Tilly of the impending tsunami?
A.A documentary she watched on TV
B.A geography lesson and video she saw just two weeks before
C.A book she had read
D.Stories her teacher told
What warning signs did Tilly observe at the beach?
A.Animals running away
B.The sea slowly rising, foaming, bubbling and forming whirlpools
C.Loud rumbling sounds
D.People screaming
How did Tilly's mother initially react to her daughter's warnings?
A.She immediately understood the danger
B.She didn't know what a tsunami was but trusted Tilly's fear
C.She ignored Tilly completely
D.She thought Tilly was playing
Where did the Smith family take refuge during the tsunami?
A.In their hotel room on the ground floor
B.In the hotel swimming pool area first, then the third floor
C.In a nearby building
D.On higher ground outside
According to the text, how many people died in the Indian Ocean tsunami?
A.More than 100,000 people
B.More than 120,000 people
C.More than 150,000 people
D.More than 200,000 people
What unusual behavior did elephants show before the tsunami?
A.They became very quiet
B.They screamed and ran for higher ground
C.They gathered in groups
D.They refused to eat
How many animal carcasses were found at Yala National Park after the tsunami?
A.None
B.Only two water buffaloes
C.Several elephants
D.Many different animals
What are the two main theories about why animals sensed the tsunami?
A.They have supernatural powers and better eyesight
B.They have a sixth sense and more acute hearing that detects vibrations
C.They are more intelligent and have better memory
D.They communicate with each other and follow leaders
What does the word 'recede' mean in the context of Almas's father observing the sea?
A.Rise higher
B.Move back from where it was
C.Become very rough
D.Change color
In the sentence 'Meghna was swept away,' what voice is being used?
A.Active voice
B.Passive voice
C.Present continuous
D.Past perfect
Which of these sentences is in active voice?
A.Almas's grandfather was hit on the head
B.Sixty visitors were washed away
C.The waves swept Meghna away
D.No animal carcasses were found
What makes Sanjeev's story particularly heroic?
A.He saved many people
B.He survived against all odds
C.He sacrificed his life trying to save a stranger after already saving his family
D.He was very strong and brave
What lesson does Tilly's story teach about education?
A.Geography is the most important subject
B.Students should watch more videos in class
C.Classroom learning can have real-world applications that save lives
D.Children know more than adults
Why might Almas be described as traumatized?
A.She was physically injured
B.She lost her entire family and witnessed horrific events at age 10
C.She was afraid of water
D.She was far from home
What does the survival of animals but massive human casualties suggest?
A.Animals are stronger than humans
B.Animals may have better natural disaster detection abilities
C.Humans don't care about danger
D.Animals were just lucky
How does the story show the randomness of survival in disasters?
A.Only strong people survived
B.People who prepared survived
C.Some families were completely separated and some members died while others lived
D.Rich people had better chances
What is an archipelago?
A.A single large island
B.A group of many islands and the surrounding sea
C.A coastal city
D.A type of boat
What caused the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?
A.A volcanic eruption
B.A massive undersea earthquake off northern Sumatra
C.A landslide
D.Strong ocean currents
Which word best describes the movement in 'the family rushed out of the house'?
A.Slow movement
B.Fast movement
C.Neither slow nor fast
D.Backward movement
How did the Smith family's experience differ from many other tourists?
A.They were staying at a better hotel
B.They were warned by Tilly's knowledge and escaped, while others lost entire families
C.They were better swimmers
D.They had more money
What real-world application can students derive from these tsunami stories?
A.Always listen to weather reports
B.Learn to swim well
C.Understand natural disaster warning signs and take science education seriously
D.Avoid traveling to coastal areas
Why might Ignesious's first reaction of securing the television be considered problematic?
A.He should have helped neighbors first
B.He wasted precious time on material objects instead of immediate evacuation
C.The TV wasn't valuable
D.He should have called for help
What does Meghna's story teach us about human endurance?
A.Young people are stronger
B.Humans can survive incredible hardships through determination and luck
C.Rescue operations are unreliable
D.Ocean survival is easy
How does the chapter balance tragedy with hope?
A.It focuses only on survivors
B.It shows both devastating losses and remarkable survival stories
C.It minimizes the disaster's impact
D.It emphasizes only positive outcomes
What role did quick thinking play in survival during the tsunami?
A.It wasn't important
B.Critical - those who recognized warning signs or acted quickly had better survival chances
C.Only adults could think quickly
D.Quick thinking made no difference
How do these stories demonstrate the unpredictability of natural disasters?
A.They show disasters follow patterns
B.They demonstrate how survival often depends on chance, location, and split-second decisions
C.They prove disasters can be predicted
D.They show only prepared people survive
What does the international scope of the tsunami teach about global cooperation?
A.Countries should work independently
B.Natural disasters require international cooperation and relief efforts
C.Only affected countries should respond
D.International help is unnecessary
How might these stories influence students' approach to science education?
A.Make them avoid studying disasters
B.Help them understand that scientific knowledge can have life-saving practical applications
C.Discourage them from visiting beaches
D.Make them fearful of natural phenomena
What does the phrase 'relief helicopters' specifically refer to?
A.Military attack helicopters
B.Tourist helicopters
C.Helicopters bringing help to people during disasters
D.News helicopters