The Storm by Cynthia Rylant

In chapter 1, why was Pandora and her father shaken from their beds in the middle of the night?

• It was morning time and they had to do chores.

• There was a terrible storm that caused the boat to rock.

• Someone was playing loud music on the ship.

• They were hungry and needed a snack.

In chapter 1, what did the text say would bring ships to their end and blind a sailor’s eyes until the ship crashed?

• fog

• rain

• sunshine

• wind

Which character trait best describes Pandora’s father?

• funny

• brave

• scared

• lazy

In chapter 1, where did the light come from that guided the ship to the shore during the storm?

• The light came from another big ship.

• The light came from another small boat.

• The light came from a flashlight.

• The light came from the lamp of a lighthouse.

Why does Pandora decide to become a lighthouse keeper?

• A lighthouse had saved her and her father during the storm.

• She thought that lighthouses were beautiful.

• Her mother and father were married in a lighthouse.

• She thought lighthouses were fun to visit.

Seabold always relied on his “gut feelings” when he sailed. Another word for “gut feelings is?

• instincts

• strength

• nervousness

• luck

How did life change for Pandora when she helped rescue Seabold?

• After rescuing Seabold, Pandora was bored and felt alone.

• After rescuing Seabold, Pandora was excited to have company and not be alone.

• After rescuing Seabold, Pandora was upset and wanted Sebold to go home.

• After rescuing Seabold, Pandora was afraid of Seabold and wanted him to leave.

In chapter 5, which did Seabold and Pandora NOT do to prepare for the storm?

• Battened down the boat.

• Secured the shutters over the cottage windows.

• Built a fire in the kitchen stove.

• Prepared a meal in their lunchboxes

In chapter 5, in which season does Pandora say most storms occur?

• Late Summer

• Late Spring

• Late Winter

• Late Fall

From chapter 5, pick TWO of the following signs that a storm was coming?

• The sky became bright and blue.

• The air suddenly became extremely cold.

• The gulls were swimming lower and lower in the water.

• The gulls were circling higher and higher and their cries were getting more frantic.

• The air outside suddenly became severely hot.