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WorksheetsBlack Blizzard
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
The setting of the story is?
in the state of Oklahoma during the 1930's
in California during the Gold Rush era.
In Texas during the Great Deppression time.
In El Paso, Texas during the Dust Bowl
According to the reading, what could be the best description of dust storms?
They were rare and often caused little or no damage at all
They happened often in Oklahoma during the period of time
They were easily spotted and people were always ready when they hit the town
They caused tremendous damaged only in large cities
Why were these types of storms referred to as "Black Blizzards"?
Because they would only ocurred at night.
Because they would happen during Black Fridays.
Because it would be followed by snow storms
Because of how dark the skies would get from all the dirt and debris that would get kick up.
Who is Fancifoot?
Betty, one of the main characters of the story
Mary Ann, the four-year old character from the story
a colt
Fancifoot is the nickname the characters had given to the dust storm.
As the dust storm was approaching home, why were Mary Ann and Betty concerned about their parents?
The girls seemed lost and didn't know what to do in such circumstances.
The parents had been out to the bank and they could be caught in the middle of the storm.
The parents had not left enough food or water for them to survive in case the storm lasted several days.
The girls were concerned that the parents would have taken Fancifoot with them and sold him.
When Betty goes out to get Fancifoot, why does she have a hard time finding him?
Fancifoot got scared because of the lightning and thunder and ran to the creek
Betty can't remember where was the last time she had seen Fancifoot and therefore doesn't know where to begin searching for him.
Betty can't see very well through the dust storm
Betty herself is scared of the lightning and thunder therefore she can't concentrate on what she is doing.
Sandy grit pounded her face. What is grit?
a strong physical hold on something
strength of character
a colt
very fine sand or gravel
What is the meaning of endured?
Giving up easily
Lasting shortly
suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently
Tiny particles of soil pelted the window glass. What does pelted mean?
melted
rounded
break up
strike repeatedly
The dust cloud hid the sun and brought an eerie darknes. eerie means what?
mysterious
funny
expected
calm
“Come on, Fancifoot. Up two steps and we’ll be safe. Come on, boy,” Betty coaxed as she pulled him into the house. What is the meaning of coax?
pull someone or something strongly
persuade someone to do something
speak softly
getting upset easily
Mary Ann nodded solemnly. Solemnly means what?
cheerful
angrily
nervous
serious
Fancifoot was Betty’s colt. A colt is....
an adult horse
an immature male horse
a National Football League team
a really good friend
