Tornado Coming! Q's

1. PART A: Which statement expresses the main theme of the short story?

• A. Always have a plan and stick to it during an emergency.

• B. If you can help someone during an emergency, you should.

• C. Make sure you're safe during an emergency before helping others.

• D. First impressions of people are not always accurate.

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2. PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. “He remembered what the TV weatherman had said when he spoke last month at the school assembly: ‘If you hear that siren, head for shelter immediately.’” (Paragraph 3)

• B. “But if there was a tornado… she didn’t have a basement or a storm cellar. He had to make sure Mrs. Laney was OK.” (Paragraph 9)

• C. “A tornado sounded just like a freight train, and this one was thundering toward them.” (Paragraph 29)

• D. “She patted his shoulder. ‘If the gas is still on in your kitchen, I’ll fix us some hot chocolate.’” (Paragraph 41)

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3. Reread the quote “A tornado sounded just like a freight train, and this one was thundering toward them” (Paragraph 29). Which statement best explains the quoted simile?

• A. The tornado vibrated the house.

• B. The tornado made a high-pitched sound.

• C. The tornado was wild and out of control.

• D. The tornado made a loud, rumbling noise.

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4. What do paragraphs 8-9 contribute to the structure of the short story?

• A. They present the moment when Matt decides he needs to help Mrs. Laney.

• B. They stress how dangerous the tornado is going to be.

• C. They introduce Mrs. Laney as someone Matt deeply cares for.

• D. They reveal how afraid Matt is to go out into the storm.

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