Dorothy's Experiences During the Cyclone

Dorothy lives with Uncle Henry and Aunt Em on the gray Kansas prairies. Aunt Em has changed due to the harsh environment, losing her youthful sparkle. Dorothy's joy comes from her dog, Toto. A cyclone approaches, and the family seeks shelter. The house is lifted by the cyclone, carrying Dorothy and Toto on an unexpected journey.

Where did Dorothy live with her Uncle Henry and Aunt Em?

• In the city

• By the sea

• On the Kansas prairies

• In a forest

What was unique about the house Dorothy lived in?

• It was made of bricks

• It had a large garden

• It had a cyclone cellar

• It was a two-story building

What was the landscape like around Dorothy's house?

• Mountainous

• Gray and barren

• Lush and green

• Covered in snow

What was the purpose of the cyclone cellar?

• To store water

• To store food

• To provide shelter during a storm

• To keep animals

What was the condition of the house's paint?

• Blistered and washed away

• Bright and new

• Repainted recently

• Covered in graffiti

How did the sun affect the grass around Dorothy's house?

• Burned it to a gray color

• Made it disappear

• Made it greener

• Caused it to grow taller

How did the environment affect Aunt Em?

• She became more cheerful

• She remained unchanged

• She moved to the city

• She became gaunt and never smiled

How did Aunt Em react to Dorothy's laughter?

• She laughed along

• She was startled

• She scolded Dorothy

• She ignored it

What was Uncle Henry's demeanor like?

• Joyful and talkative

• Angry and aggressive

• Stern and solemn

• Lazy and carefree

What role did Toto play in Dorothy's life?

• He was a burden

• He made her laugh and brought joy

• He was a guard dog

• He was always sick