May 1 Section I & II The Mist Comprehension

Where does the story take place?

• South Lake
• West Lake
• Long Lake
• Clear Lake

What natural event breaks the heat wave at the beginning of the story?

• A blizzard
• An earthquake
• A thunderstorm
• A hurricane

What was unique about the flag at the narrator’s boathouse?

• It was a foreign flag.
• It was torn in half.
• It was hanging limp.
• It was brightly colored.

What activity does Billy engage in after supper?

• Playing video games
• Playing on his monkey bars
• Watching TV
• Reading a book

Who is Norton in relation to the narrator?

• A close friend
• A disliked neighbor
• A relative
• A coworker

What signals the approach of the storm across the lake?

• A rainbow
• Birds retreating
• A silver veil
• Fish jumping

How does the narrator describe the upcoming storm to Steff?

• Mild but long
• Dangerous and sudden
• Light but noisy
• Nothing to worry about

What does Billy complain about when he returns from playing?

• He is very hungry.
• He is tired.
• He is cold.
• He is sweated up.

Which of the following best describes Steff’s reaction to the narrator's warning about the storm?

• Panic
• Indifference
• Skepticism
• Excitement

What historical event does the narrator reference when talking about the storm's potential?

• The great flood of '45
• The great storm of '38
• The big earthquake of '29
• The wildfire of '50