I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871, Chapters 7 & 8

What tough decision did Oscar face?

• Whether to run away or go home to Mama

• What to eat for dinner

• Where to find the kids in the house

• Whether to save Jennie and Bruno or get to safety

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Why did Oscar hope that no one responded to his shouts?

• It meant the kids were safe and that he could leave.

• He didn't want to put himself in danger.

• He was afraid to go into the fire.

• All of these

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Why couldn't Jennie and Bruno get out of the house?

• There was too much smoke.

• The door was stuck.

• The door was too hot.

• They were too afraid to move.

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Why do you think Jennie gained strength on her way out of the house?

• She knew they were close to safety.

• She felt better when she got to the stairs.

• She had a snack.

• She could breathe better near the front door.

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Who rescues Oscar from the fire?

• Mr. Morrow

• Bruno

• Jennie

• Mama

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"The wood moaned and sighed as it collapsed into the fire, as if crying out in pain." This is an example of what type of figurative language?

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

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How does Oscar see Jennie after rescuing her from the fire?

• He sees her as brave.

• He sees her as afraid.

• He sees her as a thief.

• He sees her as lonely.

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Where do the three kids head to safety?

• the firehouse

• the train station

• the church

• the Palmer House hotel

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