I Survived the Great Chicago Fire

Who is the MAIN character in the story?

• Oscar

• mama

• Mr. Morrow

• Earless

 

Where is the main character moving to?

• New York

• Castle

• California

• Chicago

What is Mr. Marrow's job?

• Policeman

• Painter

• Firefighter

• Banker

Boom! is an example of what literary technique?

• onomatopoeia

• simile

• alliteration

• hyperbole

Oscar did not want to go into the burning house, but he did because....

• he heard a kitten crying.

• there was a dog inside.

• there were two children trapped inside.

• his mom was in the house.

Oscar felt as though her were being attacked by a wild animal, a monster with burning tentacles and boiling breath. It grabbed at him, clawed at him, and spun him around.

This is an example of....

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• setting

• personification

Who helped Oscar out of the burning house?

• Bruno

• Mr. Morrow

• His mom

• Jennie

Why did Oscar follow the little girl who had helped the gang steal his suitcases?

• She forgot one suitcase.

• He wanted to catch the thief.

• Mr. Morrow asked him to.

• There was a reward for her capture.

What did Oscar expect to find at the girl's hideout?

• The gang sorting stolen items.

• Earless Max Kildair

• His mama

• A group of orphans

What had Mr. Morrow told Oscar about Chicago's fire department?

• It was one of the best in America.

• They had just finished training.

• There was no fire that they couldn't put out.

• Their equipment was brand new.