PTP Prepared

In text 1, what was the name of the storm?

• Hurricane Irma

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Idaho

In text 1, how long did it take to build the storm cellar?

• 14 months

• 6 months

• 2 years

Text 1: How did the man tune into the Yankees game?

• He had a TV in the storm cellar.

• He watched the game in person.

• He had a short wave radio.

Text 1: What was a sign of destruction that the man saw? ( pick 3 answers)

• a splintered tree stump

• scattered branches

• an inverted umbrella

• a tree crashed through his roof

Text 1: How did the man feel when he saw his friends at the Corner Cafe?

• sad

• excited

• proud of himself

• embarrased

In Text 2, where did the story take place?

• Near Colquitt

• Near Indiana

• Near New York City

• Near Tampa, Florida

Text 2: What does ominous mean in the text?

• threatening

• exciting

• depressing

Text 2: What was the first sign that the storm was approaching the picnic?

• Jeremy got completely drenched in the rain.

• Jeremy noticed that everything was quiet.

• Jeremy's house got blown away.

• Jeremy's dad covered the grill

What do you call a person who predicts the weather?

• Meteorologist

• rain man

• paleontologist

• doctor

Text 2: What chased the family inside?

• a mean dog

• the policeman

• the rain