Dust Bowl Memories Quiz

What does the narrator insist about the severity of the situation?

• It was completely made up

• It was often understated

• It could not be exaggerated

• It was slightly exaggerated

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

According to the narrator, could the dust storm's severity be overstated?

• Only by experts

• Only on Tuesdays

• No, it was impossible

• Yes, frequently

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What was a direct physical consequence of the dust?

• It made people's hair grow faster

• It had no physical impact

• It could blind you

• It caused people to sneeze

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

How did the dust affect visibility?

• Improved it

• Had no effect

• Made everything clearer

• Reduced it significantly

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How did the narrator describe the approach of the dust storm?

• As a refreshing mist

• As a light fog

• As a gentle breeze

• As a giant wall coming towards you

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What did the narrator feel about escaping the dust?

• It ignored you if you ran fast enough

• It followed you relentlessly

• It was easy to escape

• It only targeted certain people

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What feeling did the narrator say the dust storm seemed to carry with it?

• Calmness

• Excitement

• Joy

• Evil

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What surreal aspect did the narrator mention about the dust storm?

• It sang songs

• It created beautiful landscapes

• It felt almost evil

• It danced in the sky

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4