Black Blizzard Quiz

What did Mary Ann see on the horizon?

• A rainbow

• A rolling black cloud

• A flock of birds

• A mountain

What did Betty and Mary Ann do to prepare for the storm?

• Went outside to play

• Closed windows and used towels

• Went to the barn

• Called for help

What does the word "endure" mean as used in the text?

• To enjoy something

• To avoid something

• To suffer something painful or difficult

• To forget something

What did the girls use to keep out the windblown dirt?

• Curtains

• Rolled-up towels

• Blankets

• Plastic sheets

What did Betty use to cover her nose and mouth during the storm?

• A handkerchief

• A scarf

• A mask

• A towel

What did Betty find in the storeroom near the kitchen?

• A rope

• A clothesline

• A ladder

• A flashlight

What did Betty tie the clothesline to?

• A tree

• A fence

• A post

• A door

What was pounding Betty's face during the storm?

• Rain

• Snow

• Hail

• Sandy grit

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• The dust cloud hid the sun and brought an eerie darkness, even though it was the middle of the afternoon. (Paragraph 10)

• Fancifoot was Betty's colt. She had seen him born. She had named him. She helped carry his hay and clean his stall. (Paragraph 16)

• She wrapped one end around her wrist and tied it in a knot. Then she plunged into the storm. (Paragraph 20)

• 'Come on, Mary Ann, I'll read your favorite story, and we can keep an eye on Fancifoot at the same time' (Paragraph 32)

How do paragraphs 12-14 contribute to the overall structure of the story?

• They introduce an important character in the story, Fancifoot.

• They develop Betty's character by showing how much she cares for animals.

• They introduce the main obstacle in the story, getting Fancifoot to safety.

• They emphasize the dangers that the storm presents.