G8-ENG-L2 The Tsunami

What natural disaster is the main focus of the first part of the text?

• Earthquake
• Tsunami
• Volcano eruption
• Hurricane

Who was Sanjeev in the story?

• A fisherman
• A policeman
• A tourist
• A teacher

How old was Meghna when she was swept away by the tsunami?

• 11 years old
• 12 years old
• 13 years old
• 14 years old

What helped Tilly Smith recognize the signs of an approaching tsunami?

• A movie she had watched
• A geography lesson at school
• A local warning system
• Her parents' instructions

According to the text, what do some experts believe helps animals sense approaching disasters?

• A sixth sense
• More acute hearing
• Better eyesight
• Ability to predict the future

How many people were killed by the tsunami in a dozen countries, according to the text?

• More than 100,000
• More than 150,000
• More than 200,000
• More than 250,000

What unusual behavior did the dogs in Galle exhibit before the tsunami?

• They barked continuously
• They refused to go for their daily run on the beach
• They dug holes in the sand
• They swam far out to sea

In the poem 'Geography Lesson', at what height does the jet first spring into the sky?

• Six inches
• Six feet
• Six miles
• Ten thousand feet

According to the poem, what becomes clear when the jet reaches ten thousand feet?

• The earth is round
• Cities are located where rivers run
• People build walls across cities
• The sky is blue

At what height does the poet observe that the earth is round?

• Six inches
• Ten thousand feet
• Six miles
• Not mentioned