G5 IM - Fall Midterm - Reading Review

Hurricane!:

Where did the family go for their vacation?

• The mountains

• The beach

• The forest

• A city

Hurricane!:

What caused the family to leave the beach?

• It was raining.

• The beach was too crowded.

• A man warned them about a hurricane.

• The waves were too strong.

Hurricane!:

What did Dad do to protect the beach house?

• He covered the windows with wood.

• He drove the car away.

• He locked the doors.

• He called for help.

Hurricane!:

How did the narrator feel about leaving the beach at first?

• Excited

• Scared

• Sad

• Angry

Hurricane!:

What is the meaning of the word “shelter” as used in the reading?

• A place to have fun

• A place for storing things

• A safe place to stay

• A dangerous place

Hurricane!:

What did the narrator see as the storm approached?

• A rainbow

• Clear skies

• Lightning over the water

• Birds flying in the sky

Hurricane!:

What time of day was it when the storm made the sky dark?

• Morning

• Afternoon

• Evening

• Night

Hurricane!:

Why was the hotel different than usual?

• It was used as a shelter instead of a vacation place.

• It was closed because of the storm.

• It was empty because everyone had left.

• It had no power due to the hurricane.

Hurricane!:

How did the family feel inside the shelter?

• Warm and safe

• Scared and alone

• Hungry and cold

• Angry and upset

Hurricane!:

What is the narrator’s feeling toward the hurricane by the end of the story?

• Frustrated because the vacation was ruined

• Excited to share their experience

• Sad because the storm destroyed the house

• Afraid that the storm would return