WorksheetsRAZ Reading A-z Nor'Easter
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is a nor'easter?
a holiday event that happens during spring
a screaming sound
a strong, destructive storm
a safe place to go during a storm
Why does the author describe the wind as pounding like an enormous fist on all the windows?
it helps readers understand the strength of the storm
it provides a literal description of what the wind does
it helps Grandma explain what happened when telling her childhood story
it describes what the weather is like when Kevin's parents arrive
The author included the detail that "the trip from Boston to Cape Cod that usually took two hours instead took six hours" to support what idea?
Uncle Bob and his wife had a long way to travel
The storm was strong and caused many problems
Traffic was busy because many people were travelling for the holiday
Kevin's father was driving very slowly
Which word best describes how Grandma's story made Kevin feel?
pleased
curious
worried
disappointed
Read this sentence from the story: The wind suddenly gusted against the house, pounding like an enormous fist against the windows. What is another word for enormous?
powerful
frightening
huge
loud
When Grandma heard the screaming sound, why did she go to the kitchen?
to peer out of her window
to check on her pie
to protect herself from the storm
to serve dinner to her guests
Kevin's dad and mum left him at Grandma's house so Kevin would be ...?
entertained
fearless
warm
safe
What evidence from the text hints that Kevin did NOT want to stay alone at Grandma's house?
His father said, "You stay here, Kevin."
Kevin groaned.
The tow truck would not arrive for at least an hour.
Uncle Bob was bringing his new wife.
Read this sentence from the story: "Not a good night for people to be out," she murmured, almost to herself. Which word in this sentence reflects an opinion?
not
good
murmured
herself
At the end of the story, how did Kevin feel when he saw headlights in the driveway?
curious
disappointed
relieved
fearful
