WorksheetsThe Storm Watcher Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How does Tom feel at the very start of the storm?
Excited
Calm
Curious
Confident
What makes this storm feel “different” to Tom?
It arrives very suddenly
It feels heavier and more threatening
It is louder than any storm before
It lasts longer than usual
Which sense is most strongly used in the opening paragraph?
Sight
Sound
Smell
Touch
What does the phrase “the air felt heavy” suggest?
It is very hot
The house is crowded
The storm feels oppressive
Tom is tired
Why does the writer describe the wind as “clawing” at the windows?
To show the wind is playful
To make the storm seem violent
To suggest the wind is weak
To show the house is old
What technique is used in “whispering warnings to one another”?
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Personification
What effect does the banging gate have on the atmosphere?
It makes the scene humorous
It adds tension and unease
It shows the storm is ending
It distracts Tom
Where is Tom during the storm?
Outside near the lighthouse
In the living room
In his bedroom
At his grandfather’s house
What can Tom see when the lighthouse beam sweeps across the sea?
Ships sailing safely
Calm water
Crashing waves
Lights from houses
Why is the lighthouse important according to Tom’s grandfather?
It warns people on land
It guides sailors away from danger
It predicts storms
It marks the edge of the town
What does the phrase “never abandoned his post” suggest about the lighthouse keeper?
He is careless
He is lonely
He is brave and dedicated
He is frightened
How does Tom’s attitude towards the storm change?
From fear to excitement
From boredom to interest
From excitement to worry
From confidence to anger
What causes Tom to flinch?
The rattling windows
The flickering light
The crashing waves
The loud thunder
Why does Tom pull his blanket tighter even though the room is warm?
He feels ill
He is pretending to sleep
He is frightened
He is cold
What happens to the lighthouse beam?
It becomes brighter
It moves faster
It flickers and weakens
It changes direction
Why does Tom first think the flickering might not be real?
He is tired
The storm is distracting
The light is far away
He does not trust the lighthouse
What does the phrase “Tom’s heart raced” show?
He is excited
He is angry
He is frightened
He is running
How does the writer make the lighthouse seem vulnerable near the end?
By describing it as old
By making it disappear
By comparing it to the sea’s power
By showing it collapsing
What does the storm seem to “sense” in the final paragraphs?
Tom’s fear
The lighthouse’s weakness
The keeper’s presence
The end of the night
What is the main purpose of the final paragraph?
To resolve the problem
To explain the storm
To build suspense
To describe the setting
