America's Deadliest Disaster

What is Galveston like today?

• It's gone.

• It's the most important city in Texas.

• It's a peaceful vacation spot.

About how many people died in the hurricane?

• 80

• 800

• 8,000

Which sentence about Galveston in 1900 is true?

• It had never flooded.

• It had no restaurants.

• It was home to only 100 people.

• It was the most important city in Texas.

In the first section, Harry hears the wind and a _______.

• woman yelling for help

• friend knocking on his door

• truck cleaning the wreckage

• streetcar going past his house

People had no idea a hurricane was about to hit Galveston in 1900 because back then ________.

• scientists could not track storms

• most people did not have radios

• news reports did not tell about the weather

• hurricanes almost never formed during the day

The city of Galveston was prone to flooding. This means it was _______.

• at risk

• safe

• prepared

• unprepared

What was Galveston like before the hurricane of 1900?

• rich and important

• quiet and charming

• undeveloped

• filled with debris

Why weren't the people of Galveston prepared for the hurricane?

• It was stronger than expected.

• It his earlier than expected.

• They lived far from the ocean.

• They didn't know it was coming.

How did Harry feel when he first heard the woman’s cry for help?

• calm

• confident

• excited

• uncertain

Which sentence from the story best supports your previous answer?

• “How could he possibly help anyone caught in that storm?”

• “Her words seemed to grab hold of Harry’s heart.”

• “Harry left work at 4 p.m. and ran home through the flooded streets.”

• “That’s when Harry heard the woman calling.”