Eye of the Storm Reading Test

Did you hear something shatter?

• rumble

• jingle

• smash

• screech

James was not aware of the destruction.

• damage

• experiment

• concern

• mission

I'd like to move inland.

• near the river

• away from the coast

• close to the city

• far from the forest

Renee saw the crowd surge forward.

• stumble

• creep

• plod

• rush

Jaden expected to arrive soon.

• decided

• managed

• refused

• hoped

Have you heard the forecasts?

• guesses about the future

• complaints from the public

• differences in opinions

• solutions to the problems

Which is a main idea from the selection?

• Warren Faidley's home is in Arizona.

• Storms are caused by certain weather patterns.

• Tucson has summer thunderstorms.

• A few tropical storms turn into hurricanes.

During which months does Warren chase tornadoes?

• April, May, June

• June, July, August

• July, August, September

• August, September, October

What is the first thing Warren does to photograph a hurricane?

• He finds a safe place that will be able to withstand the high winds.

• He looks at satellite pictures and listens to weather forecasts.

• He sets up a "command center" that is stocked with a variety of supplies.

• He flies to a city that is near the place where the storm is supposed to hit.

Which detail best supports the main idea that Hurricane Andrew was very destructive?

• The storm chasers measured wind speeds up to 65 miles per hour.

• Parts of boats and buildings went flying through the air.

• The buildings around the parking garage were still standing.

• Car alarm sirens went off when the cars were hit by gusts of wind.