Historical Fiction stories-Reading comprehension

Which of the following describes the dust storms?

• They have been a common occurrence in Oklahoma lately.

• They are uncommon, but violent storms in Oklahoma.

• They are common storms, but easy to prepare for.

• They have become less common in Oklahoma over the years.

The dust storms are called "black blizzards" because…

• of how cold the storms are.

• of how dark it gets when the dust kicks up.

• it often snows during the storms.

• the storms usually come at night.

Why does Betty decide to go get Fancifoot?

• She cares about Fancifoot and is worried he will get hurt.

• Fancifoot helps Betty's family make money.

• Fancifoot is injured and can't take care of himself. 

• She is worried Fancifoot will get loose and hurt someone.

Why is Atara worried?

• She forgot to light the shamash.

• She cannot find the shamash.

• Sara has taken the shamash.

• She broke the shamash.

Why are the families in the shelter?

• to celebrate their different holidays

• to stay safe during an air raid

• to use light without being seen

• to avoid the burning fire

Sara...

• teaches the family how to celebrate Christmas.

• uses Atara's candle on her Christmas tree.

• finds the shamash candle for Atara.

• brings the family a new shamash.

How does Yo'ee become a storyteller?

• She gets over her fear and speaks to the village.

• She weaves baskets that show pictures of the stories.

• She writes stories and asks her grandmother to read them.

• She asks the chief to teach her how to speak in front of everyone.

After listening to the chief's story, Yo'ee...

• wants to tell stories like the chief.

• asks the chief for help with her basket.

• asks her Grandmother to tell her more stories.

• wants to find the Coyote and Lizard from the story.

How does Yo'ee feel about weaving baskets?

• She thinks it will be too hard for her to learn how to weave.

• She worries she will have to talk to more people.

• She is excited to learn how to weave from her Grandmother.

• She is hopeful that everyone in the village will like them.