Chapter 1 Quiz - "The Cyclone"

Where does Dorothy live with at the beginning of the story?

• Uncle Henry and Aunt Em

• Her grandparents

• Her parents

• Her sister

Why is the family's house so small?

• It was already built when they moved in

• It was too costly to build a big house

• It was hauled by wagon for miles

• The land is very poor and flat

What natural disaster is approaching?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Cyclone

• Flood

What was the purpose of the trap door in the floor?

• It leads to the dining room

• It leads to a ringed collar

• It was a source of spice

• It was a cyclone cellar

How did Aunt Em change after moving to the prairie?

• She became more cheerful

• She became more friendly and sparkle

• She lost her joy and smile

• She painted the house

What is the one thing that brings joy to Dorothy?

• Her little dog, Toto

• Playing with Aunt Em

• Singing in the house

• Watching the sunset

What does Dorothy and Uncle Henry notice that signals the cyclone's arrival?

• A. A loud roaring from both the north and south

• B. The birds forming

• C. The animals running

• D. The grass turning

Why doesn't Dorothy make it to the cellar in time?

• She stops to get Toto from under the bed

• She is too scared to go to the storm cellar

• The mat is missing

• Aunt Em forgets to call her

What happens to the house during the cyclone?

• It rests on the ground and stands away

• It flies into the air and is carried away

• It collapses into metal rails

• It holds pieces into the field