Black Blizzard Quiz

What natural event is central to the story "Black Blizzard"?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Dust storm

• Hurricane

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

In what year does the story "Black Blizzard" take place?

• 1929

• 1932

• 1945

• 1950

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Betty suggest they use to block the dust from entering the house?

• Blankets

• Curtains

• Rolled-up towels

• Newspapers

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What did Mary Ann leave forgotten on the floor?

• Books

• Paper dolls

• Toys

• Clothes

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What did Mary Ann ask about during the storm?

• The weather

• Her toys

• Mommy and Daddy

• Dinner

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What did the dust cloud bring that made the afternoon seem unusual?

• Bright sunlight

• Eerie darkness

• Heavy rain

• Clear skies

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was Betty's relationship with Fancifoot?

• Her brother

• Her dog

• Her colt

• Her friend

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What did Betty do with the clothesline before going into the storm?

• Tied it around her waist

• Wrapped it around her wrist

• Used it as a belt

• Hung clothes on it

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What did the wind almost do to the clothesline?

• Tear it apart

• Whip it from her hand

• Tangle it

• Burn it

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

What did Betty do after tying the clothesline to the post?

• Went back inside

• Followed the fence

• Climbed a tree

• Sat down

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2