Black Blizzard Flashcard

Front

What did Mary Ann see on the horizon?

Back

A rolling black cloud

Front

What did Betty and Mary Ann do to prepare for the storm?

Back

Closed windows and used towels

Front

endure

Back

To suffer something painful or difficult

Front

What did the girls use to keep out the windblown dirt?

Back

Rolled-up towels

Front

What did Betty use to cover her nose and mouth during the storm?

Back

A scarf

Front

What did Betty find in the storeroom near the kitchen?

Back

A clothesline

Front

What did Betty tie the clothesline to?

Back

A post

Front

What was pounding Betty's face during the storm?

Back

Sandy grit

Front

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

Back

She wrapped one end around her wrist and tied it in a knot. Then she plunged into the storm. (Paragraph 20)

Front

How do paragraphs 12-14 contribute to the overall structure of the story?

Back

They introduce the main obstacle in the story, getting Fancifoot to safety.