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WorksheetsAmerica's Deadliest Disaster
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is Galveston like today?
It's gone.
It's the most important city in Texas.
It's a peaceful vacation spot.
About how many people died in the hurricane?
80
800
8,000
Which sentence about Galveston in 1900 is true?
It had never flooded.
It had no restaurants.
It was home to only 100 people.
It was the most important city in Texas.
In the first section, Harry hears the wind and a _______.
woman yelling for help
friend knocking on his door
truck cleaning the wreckage
streetcar going past his house
People had no idea a hurricane was about to hit Galveston in 1900 because back then ________.
scientists could not track storms
most people did not have radios
news reports did not tell about the weather
hurricanes almost never formed during the day
The city of Galveston was prone to flooding. This means it was _______.
at risk
safe
prepared
unprepared
What was Galveston like before the hurricane of 1900?
rich and important
quiet and charming
undeveloped
filled with debris
Why weren't the people of Galveston prepared for the hurricane?
It was stronger than expected.
It his earlier than expected.
They lived far from the ocean.
They didn't know it was coming.
How did Harry feel when he first heard the woman’s cry for help?
calm
confident
excited
uncertain
Which sentence from the story best supports your previous answer?
“How could he possibly help anyone caught in that storm?”
“Her words seemed to grab hold of Harry’s heart.”
“Harry left work at 4 p.m. and ran home through the flooded streets.”
“That’s when Harry heard the woman calling.”
What was the result of Harry's actions?
His family survived the storm.
More than 30 lives were saved.
Fewer houses were destroyed.
Galveston recovered quickly.
Which sentence below best expresses the main idea of "America's Deadliest Disaster"?
Harry Maxson took a big risk.
In 1900, a hurricane destroyed the city of Galveston.
Galveston was an important city in the 1900s.
Hurricanes form over oceans when wind meets water.
Which word best describes Harry Maxson?
careless
bossy
helpful
shy
Harry wrote "There were people praying on their knees." these people were feeling....
disappointed
frightened
surprised
joyful
"America's Deadliest Disaster" is mainly about...
the life of Harry Maxson
a hurricane in Galveston
Texas in the 1900s
how hurricanes form
Which sentence below expresses the main idea of "America's Deadliest Disaster"?
Harry Maxson took a big risk.
In 1900, a hurricane destroyed the city of Galveston.
Galveston was an important city in the 1900s.
Hurricanes form over oceans when wind meets water.
What does the word devouring mean in the sentence below?
The furious hurricane was devouring Harry's neighborhood.
changing
getting back
eating in a fast and hungry way
ridiculous
What does the word prone mean in the sentence below?
True, this glittering city was prone to flooding.
Especially at risk for or likely to be affected by
changing
get back
what you think is likely of happen in the future
What does the word predictions mean in the sentence below?
Most of the weatherman's predictions were wrong.
changing
pieces of something that has been destroyed
statements about what you think is likely to happen in the future.
eating in a fast and hungry way
What does the word absurd mean in the sentence below?
The idea of a hurricane striking Galveston was absurd.
People moving to a mew country
ridiculous
Get back
swirling or moving violently
What does the word debris mean in the sentence below?
In minutes, the entire city was transformed into a raging sea, filled with debris.
get back
people moving to a new country
eating in a fast and hungry way.
pieces of something that has been destroyed
What does the word reclaim mean in the sentence below?
They will reclaim the money.
get back
ridiculous
changing
gracefully
