Set 2 LAT 1 "Dark Clouds" Assessment

1. Part A Read this sentence from "Dark Clouds." "As they walked out to the car, a peal of thunder rumbled overhead and dark clouds covered the sky." What does the word "peal" mean as it is used in the sentence?

• A. take the skin off a vegetable
• B. dark clouds
• C. a loud repeated sound
• D. scary

Part B Which detail from the passage best provides clues for the meaning of the word peal?

• A. "rumbled overhead" (paragraph 3)
• B. "headed to" (paragraph 5)
• C. "dark clouds" (paragraph 3)
• D. "covered the sky" (paragraph 3)

2. Part A After the tornado passed in the beginning of the story, why did they walk around the house?

• A. They wanted to see if there was any damage.
• B. They wanted to rest after being in the safe room.
• C. They checked to see if the tornado was gone.
• D. They looked for the other family members in the house.

Part B Which paragraph in the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. paragraph 1
• B. paragraph 2
• C. paragraph 3
• D. paragraph 4

3. Part A How does Evy feel about bad weather?

• A. strong
• B. courageous
• C. thankful
• D. frightened

Part B Which two details from the story best support the answer to Part A?

• A. "'I can do this,' she whispered to herself." (paragraph 5)
• B. "Then, every time the sky grew dark and rain was coming, Evy would start to cry." (paragraph 3)
• C. "Remember rain is good for the land, and thunder can't hurt us." (paragraph 4)
• D. "I am brave and safe." (paragraph 5)
• E. "'Oh, no. Mom!' Evy cried." (paragraph 3)

4. Part A How do Evy's feelings change in the story?

• A. At first Evy is terrified of the weather, but then she learns to face her fear.
• B. At first Evy is comfortable visiting Grandma, but then she is afraid to go.
• C. At first Evy loves shopping, but then she is afraid to leave her house.
• D. At first Evy is nervous about thunder, but then she enjoys it.

Part B Which two paragraphs in the passage best support the answer to Part A?

• A. paragraph 1
• B. paragraph 2
• C. paragraph 3
• D. paragraph 4
• E. paragraph 5

5. Part A What is a theme of "Dark Clouds?"

• A. A tornado scared a girl.
• B. It takes courage to fight fear.
• C. Weather can be difficult.
• D. Tornadoes are noisy.

Part B Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. After a tornado hit her grandma's house, Evy was afraid of weather.
• B. Evy is afraid of bad weather, but she made herself handle it.
• C. Evy is afraid and her mom talks to her about it.
• D. The tornado made a screeching sound like a train.