I Survived the Great Chicago Fire Chapt 9-10

On what day does this chapter take place?

• October 8

• October 10

• October 9

• October 7

¡Boom! is an example of which literary technique?

• onomatopoeia

• simile

• alliteration

• hyperbole

How are new fires started?

• People keep lighting matches.

• People are adding fuel to the fire.

• The wind was carrying sparks all over the city.

• No new fires were being started in this chapter.

While walking through the town, what are some of the things Oscar sees?

• People sobbing, houses on fire, rats running, and crowds carrying suitcases and trunks.

• Horses running through the streets and people laughing

• People starting fires and arguing

• People celebrating because the fire finally went out.

What did Jennie give Bruno to protect his head?

• a blue scarf

• a purple hat

• a brown coat

• a yellow box

Why does Oscar feel a little hopeful, despite the fire burning everywhere?

• He saw Mr. Morrow putting out all the fires.

• He found a suitcase full of money and clean clothes.

• He remembered that Mr. Morrow said Chicago had the best fire department and hoped they could save the city.

• Jennie, Bruno, and he got out of the city safely.

What makes Oscar think that Chicago is doomed?

• The excitement of people running.

• Bruno saying "I'm scared."

• Jennie saying "Chicago is doomed!"

• The fear on the firefighters' faces.

Which character is not mentioned in this chapter?

• Mr. Morrow

• Jennie

• Oscar's Dad

• Oscar's Mom

In Castle, when Oscar's barn caught fire, how did they put it out?

• They called the Castle fire department.

• His family and all the neighbors grabbed buckets of water and put out the fire themselves.

• The police told them to blow on the fire.

• Oscar's dad put out the fire with a water hose.

Who did Oscar see at the end of Chapter 10 with rattlesnake eyes?

• Mr. Morrow

• Otis Weber

• Dad

• A firefighter