San Francisco Earthquake and Fire

The video narrates the story of Chin and his father, Ah Singh, during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. It describes their experience as the earthquake strikes, causing their tenement to collapse. Trapped under the rubble, they struggle to escape. Chin eventually finds a way out and is rescued by their friend Aquan. The video also provides historical context about the earthquake's impact on San Francisco, including the fires and the city's recovery efforts.

What were Chin and his father doing when the earthquake began?

• Reading a book

• Sleeping

• Eating breakfast

• Washing up

How does Chin's father describe the earthquake to him?

• As the earth dragon scratching

• As a giant's footsteps

• As a storm

• As a thunderous roar

What happens to the ground during the earthquake?

• It becomes solid

• It turns into quicksand

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes icy

What is Chin's main concern while trapped under the rubble?

• Avoiding the fire

• Saving his father

• Escaping the darkness

• Finding food

How does Chin finally manage to escape the rubble?

• By following a rescue team

• By finding a secret door

• By making a narrow tunnel

• By digging a wide tunnel

Who helps Chin after he escapes the rubble?

• A firefighter

• His father

• Aquan

• A stranger

What was the epicenter of the 1906 earthquake?

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• Nevada

• Oregon

What caused the fire in San Francisco after the earthquake?

• Forest fire

• Volcanic eruption

• Broken gas lines and toppled stoves

• Lightning strikes

How long did the fire rage in San Francisco after the earthquake?

• 100 hours

• 74 hours

• 48 hours

• 24 hours

What modern measures are in place to prevent earthquake disasters?

• Building on landfill

• Ignoring building codes

• Strict building codes and land use guidelines

• Relying on luck