5th Grade Theme, Summary, and Plot Review

Multiple Choice

Part A:
Which statement expresses the MAIN theme of the short story? (1 point)

• It is always good to plan ahead.

• Animals and children should be taken to safety first in an emergency.

• Always tell the truth.

• Try to stay calm in stressful situations.

Multiple Select

Which details from the text BEST supports the theme? CHOOSE TWO!

• “It’s another dust storm, Mary Ann,” Betty said, trying to stay calm. How many more would there be, she wondered.

• “The dust cloud hid the sun and brought an eerie darkness, even though it was the middle of the afternoon.”

• “Betty felt her stomach muscles tighten as she joined Mary Ann.”

• “Fancifoot was Betty's colt. She had seen him born. She had named him. She helped carry his hay and clean his stall.”

• “I’m scared,” said Mary Ann.  “I know,” said Betty, “but we will be safe if we stay in the house.”

Multiple Select

Which details would be the BEST to include in a summary? Select THREE. (2 points)

• The girls close each window and put a towel on the sill.

• Betty goes into the storm to get Fancifoot.

• A dust storm is heading toward the farm, and Fancifoot is not in the barn.

• For the last 4 years Oklahoma and nearby states had experienced dozens of storms.

• Their parents come home and find Betty, Mary Ann, and Fancifoot safe in the house.

Multiple Choice

How do Betty and Mary Ann's emotions compare to their parents at the end of the story? (1 point)

• Betty and Mary Ann are worried just like their parents are.

• 
  Betty and Mary Ann are shaken after the storm, while their parents are calm, as they knew everyone would be safe.

• Betty and Mary Anne are proud of their actions during the storm, while their parents are surprised that everyone is safe.

• Betty and Mary Ann are relieved after surviving the storm, while their parents are nervous to make sure everyone is okay.

Multiple Choice

Part A
After bringing Fancifoot into the storeroom, how do Betty and Mary Ann react during the remainder of the storm? (1 point)

• They worry about their parents.

• They try to keep Fancifoot calm.

• They calmly wait out the storm together.

• 
  They try not to let each other see that they’re scared.

Multiple Choice

Part B
Which detail from the text BEST supports the idea that after bringing Fancifoot into the storeroom, Mary Ann and Betty calmly wait out the storm together.

• “Our car! They’re home!” Betty answered.

• She sliced bread and cheese and found an apple for Fancifoot.

• 
  Honk-honk! Betty sat up, wide awake. Then she heard it again. Honk!

• “Come on, Mary Ann, I’ll read your favorite story, and we can keep an eye on Fancifoot at the same time,” Betty said.