8.2 Comprehension Test

What was the effect of Valeria not applying sunscreen?

• She played in the ocean in February

• she stayed inside

• Grandfather told her funny stories

• she got a sunburn

"After the Storm" is a realistic fiction story. What event could NOT be added to the story?

• Valeria talks to a bird about hurricanes

• Valeria and Granma go to the store.

• Valeria has a picnic with her friends

• Granma takes Valeria toa hurricane museum

How are Valeria and Granma's points og view the same about nature?

• They both miss Granpa

• They both believe nature is beautiful

• They both think storms are dangerous

• Valeria is scared, but Granma knows it's not dangerous

Which sentence from "After the Storm" uses figurative language to describe something?

• "Granma Haima put a reassuring hand on her granddaughter's shoulder.:

• "Valeria liked the cold weather - she had to"

• "Now suddenly, as if a referee had blown a whistle, all movement stopped."

• "Valeria knew that hurricanes were powerful and could be dangerous."

"After the Storm" shows the readers that families can influence the way they see the world. Which detail from the story best supports this lesson?

• "Nature is beautiful, no, my dear?' she said. Then a smile crinkled her eyes and she added, 'but unpredictable."

• "...she and her family had visited Granma and Granpa in Florida."

• "The sun was bright, and she could feel its warmth, just as comforting as Granma Haima's embrace."

• "Valeria knew that hurricanes were powerful and could be dangerous."

"After the Storm" and "Earth's Weather and Climate" (8.1) are 2 passages that discuss the different factors affecting the climate and weather. Which of the following statements are true? Choose ALL that apply.

• Both texts explain that climate and weather are affected by only a few factors

• "Earth's Weather and Climate" focuses more on scientific and environmental factors, while "After the Storm" focuses on one experience

• "After the Storm" shows that weather in Florida and Minnesota is similar

• According to "After the Storm," hurricane season in Florida is June to November

• "Earth's Weather and Climate" explains that distance from the equator affects climate.