Tornado Comprehension Quiz

What is the main idea of the book "Tornado" by Betsy Byars and Dorian Ben Ami?

• A boy finds a magical tornado that grants wishes.

• A family takes shelter during a tornado and shares stories.

• A tornado destroys a small town, and the community rebuilds.

• A group of friends chases tornadoes for fun.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which character trait best describes the main character in "Tornado"?

• Shy

• Brave

• Lazy

• Angry

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does the main character's attitude change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• From happy to sad

• From scared to calm

• From excited to bored

• From angry to forgiving

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Compare the events before and after the tornado in the story. What is one major difference?

• The family was outside before and inside after.

• The family was happy before and sad after.

• The family was separated before and together after.

• The family was quiet before and loud after.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What caused the family to go into the storm cellar in "Tornado"?

• They wanted to hide from a neighbor.

• They heard a tornado warning on the radio.

• They were playing a game.

• They were looking for a lost pet.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.2.2

What effect did the tornado have on the family's farm?

• It made the farm more beautiful.

• It caused damage to the barn.

• It brought new animals to the farm.

• It made the crops grow faster.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Summarize the story that the main character tells while in the storm cellar.

• A story about a dog.

• A story about a lost treasure.

• A story about a brave knight.

• A story about a talking tree.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Identify a character trait of the dog in the story told by the main character.

• Cowardly

• Loyal

• Greedy

• Mischievous

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.K.9

What is one cause of the main character's fear during the tornado?

• The sound of the wind.

• The sight of the rain.

• The smell of the flowers.

• The taste of the food.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What is the effect of the stories shared in the storm cellar on the family?

• They become more frightened.

• They feel more connected and calm.

• They decide to move away.

• They argue more often.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1