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- 1. Multiple Choice
Have the text, "Black Blizzard" open to answer the following questions. This question has 2 parts, part A and part B.
PART A: Which statement expresses the main theme of the short story?
A. Animals and children should be taken to safety first in an emergency.
B. The bond between humans and animals is unbreakable.
C. It's easier to respond to emergencies when you don't let fear control you.
D. Panicking during a life-threatening situation can lead to more problems.
- 2. Multiple Choice
PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “The dust cloud hid the sun and brought an eerie darkness, even though it was the middle of the afternoon.” (Paragraph 10)
B. “Fancifoot was Betty's colt. She had seen him born. She had named him. She helped carry his hay and clean his stall.” (Paragraph 16)
C. “She wrapped one end around her wrist and tied it in a knot. Then she plunged into the storm.” (Paragraph 20)
“‘Come on, Mary Ann, I'll read your favorite story, and we can keep an eye on Fancifoot at the same time’” (Paragraph 32)
- 3. Multiple Choice
How do paragraphs 12-14 contribute to the overall structure of the story?
A. They introduce an important character in the story, Fancifoot.
B. They develop Betty's character by showing how much she cares for animals.
C. They introduce the main obstacle in the story, getting Fancifoot to safety.
D. They emphasize the dangers that the storm presents.
- 4. Multiple Choice
How do Betty and Mary Ann's emotions compare to their parents at the end of the story?
A. Betty and Mary Ann are just as worried to see that their parents are safe as their parents are.
B. Betty and Mary Ann are light-hearted after surviving the storm, while their parents are nervous to make sure everyone is ok
C. Betty and Mary Ann are shaken after the storm, while their parents are calm, as they knew everyone would be safe.
D. Betty and Mary Anne are proud of their actions during the storm, while their parents are surprised that everyone is safe.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the word eerie in paragraph 10, page 1?
Comforting
Frightening
Exciting
Weird
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which word best describes how Mary Ann feels about Betty in the story?
Frightened
Trusting
Doubtful
Protective
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the author’s purpose for writing this story?
To demonstrate how a black blizzard scares horses
To describe the effects of a black blizzard on farms
To tell a story about a girl who protects her home during a black blizzard
To tell a story about a girl during the 1930's
- 8. Multiple Choice
According to the story, which sentence tells how Betty’s treatment of Mary Ann is similar to Betty’s treatment of Fancifoot?
Betty is strict and forgetful.
Betty is cautious and disorganized.
Betty is caring and responsible.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What caused "black blizzards"?
a swarm of black bugs in the air.
acres of topsoil would fly around
black clouds blew around
pollution from cars were all over
- 10. Multiple Choice
It says, "The wind howled." What does the word "howled" mean in the sentence?
The cat was screaming.
The girl was screaming.
The wind was so loud it sounded like it was screaming.
The wind was so quiet it sounded like it was whispering.
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