I Survived the Joplin Tornado

What were the pink dots on the radar map?

• Heavy Rain

• Lightning

• Debris from the tornado

Which of the following show the author's purpose for writing this book?

• to learn about how tornadoes form 

• to understand what life is like in Joplin, Missouri

• to understand the people who live in Joplin, Missouri

• to show the reader that strength and courage can help you survive difficult situations

What is the major conflict in the story?

• Dexter struggled to be strong to survive the tornado and help Dr. Gage.

• Dexter hit his head against the ceiling of the SUV.

• There were heaps of wreckage and ruble everywhere. 

• The tornado swirled around Dexter. 

How was the major conflict resolved?

• Dexter and his family found each other after the tornado. 

• Dexter pressed gauze on Dr. Gage's wounded leg.

• Dexter braced himself for a terrible crash.

• Dexter remembered what his brother told him about being a SEAL-- when you are feeling terrified and lost you can't just quit. 

Which answer choice best describes a tornado?

• a strong windstorm that travels for a long distance

• severe storm with rotating winds that forms over land

• rain with hail, sleet, or snow

• severe storm found above warm ocean water

a destructive windstorm with a funnel shaped cloud that extends to the ground

• tornado

• tornado alley

• updraft

• waterspout

What is the main theme of 'I Survived the Joplin Tornado'?

• A) The power of nature

• B) The importance of family

• C) Overcoming fear and adversity

• D) The history of Joplin

Which character in 'I Survived the Joplin Tornado' shows the most courage?

• A) Dexter

• B) Dr. Gage

• C) Dexter's brother

• D) Dexter's mother

What literary device is used when describing the tornado in 'I Survived the Joplin Tornado'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

In 'I Survived the Joplin Tornado', what does the tornado symbolize?

• A) Chaos and destruction

• B) A new beginning

• C) Nature's beauty

• D) Human resilience