Final I Survive the Great Chicago Fire

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What is the main event in the book 'I Survive the Great Chicago Fire'?

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The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, a devastating fire that destroyed a large part of Chicago.

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Who is Oscar in 'I Survive the Great Chicago Fire'?

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Oscar is the main character who experiences the Great Chicago Fire.

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What does Mr. Morrow promise to Oscar's mother?

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He promises to look for her son, Oscar.

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What is the significance of the Palmer House Hotel in the story?

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It is where Mr. Morrow takes Mama and Oscar to eat.

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Who is Mr. Morrow in relation to Oscar?

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Mr. Morrow is Mama's new husband.

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What literary technique is used in the word 'Boom!'?

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Onomatopoeia, as it imitates the sound of an explosion.

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How did the crowd feel when the firefighters arrived during the Great Chicago Fire?

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They felt hopeful that the fire could be put out.

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What does 'onomatopoeia' mean?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the role of firefighters during a fire?

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To extinguish the fire and save lives.