WorksheetsThe Great California Earthquake of 1906
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 19mins
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1.
What is the article mostly about?
a)
major disasters of the twentieth centry
b)
earthquakes that have occurred
c)
lifestyles of the early 1900s
d)
an earthquake that destroyed a major city
2.
Why could fire not be controlled?
a)
there was not water
b)
power lines were broken
c)
the streets were too crowded
d)
no one could get to them
3.
In the article, to what is the rising and falling of the streets compared?
a)
raging flames
b)
the nation's worst natural disaster
c)
the rise and fall of the sun
d)
the rise and fall of ocean waves
4.
Predict which of these would most likely occur if a similar earthquake were to strike San Francisco today.
a)
Water lines and gas lines would remain undamaged.
b)
Streets would not require repair.
c)
Few citizens would lose their homes.
d)
Losses to life and property would not be as severe.
5.
What is the meaning of the word survey in paragraph 4?
a)
poll
b)
inspect
c)
estimate
d)
deny
6.
Which is a conclusion you can make based on the passage?
a)
Earthquakes today are more mild than those in the past.
b)
Earthquakes usually occur in the early morning hours.
c)
Earthquakes are as unpredictable today as they were in the past.
d)
Earthquakes always last less than one minute.
7.
In the last paragraph, what does "rise from the ashes" describe?
a)
The earthquake of 1906 caused the outbreak of fire.
b)
The people of San Francisco were able to put aside their sorrow.
c)
The city of San Francisco was leveled by a powerful earthquake.
d)
The people of San Francisco lost their city in less than one minute.
8.
Which of these is the best summary of the article?
a)
The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 devastated the city, but could not destroy city dwellers' spirits.
b)
People often don't realize how much damage an earthquake can cause.
c)
Fires are a more destructive force than earthquakes.
d)
the SF earthquake of 1906 was the worst disaster in the nation's history.
9.
How long did the first shock last?
a)
almost four days
b)
less than one minute
c)
only 15 seconds
d)
over two minutes
10.
How is paragraph two organized?
a)
compare and contrast
b)
problem and solution
c)
sequence
d)
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