Week 4: Reading Quiz (Hurricane)

Who is Ashley with at the beginning of the story? (Paragraph 1)

• her cousins

• her classmates

• her mom

• her teacher

The author uses the words “like rumbling trucks” to talk about the sound of ______. (Paragraph 3)

• the wind

• the rain

• fire trucks

• the ceiling falling down

Which section of the story includes information about damage to the town? (Paragraph 10)

• “A New Day”

• “Twisted Pile of Metal”

• “Changed Forever”

• “Lessons of the Storm”

What is the author’s MAIN purpose in giving details about food trucks and churches? (Paragraph 15)

• to show that everything was damaged

• to show that everyone helped

• to explain why Ashley’s house was damaged

• to explain why food was needed

What is one thing the story tells you about Ashley’s mom? (Paragraph 9)

• She is a school superintendent.

• She loves football.

• She has three dogs.

• She drives a food truck.

Based on the story, how does Harvey compare with other hurricanes? (Paragraph 12)

• Harvey was not as powerful.

• Harvey was about average.

• Harvey was one of the worst hurricanes in U.S. history.

• Harvey was the worst hurricane ever.

Was Ashley in her grandparents’ home when the hurricane hit? (Paragraph 1)

• Yes, she was.

• No, she wasn’t.

Did Ashley’s family leave their house in the middle of the night to escape the hurricane? (Paragraph 4)

• Yes, they did.

• No, they didn’t.

Did Ashley’s school close after the hurricane? (Paragraph 12)

• Yes, it did.

• No, it didn’t.

Did the hurricane destroy Ashley’s brother’s house or her uncle’s house? (Paragraph 7)

• Her brother’s house

• Her uncle’s house