I Survived the Joplin Tornado

I Survived the Joplin Tornado

4th Grade

25 Qs

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I Survived the Joplin Tornado

I Survived the Joplin Tornado

Assessment

Quiz

English

4th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.7.9, RL.5.3, RL.4.3

+33

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

Used 1+ times

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where does the story take place?

Hazelwood, Missouri

O'Fallon, Missouri

Joplin, Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What made Dr. Gage worry?

A tornado was on the path to destroy Joplin

A thunderstorm

Lightning destroying homes

Godzilla

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

A) The power of nature

B) The importance of family

C) Overcoming adversity

D) The history of Joplin

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'I Survived the Joplin Tornado'?

A) Metaphor

B) Simile

C) Personification

D) Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the setting of the story 'I Survived the Joplin Tornado'?

A) A bustling city

B) A small town

C) A rural farm

D) A coastal village

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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