I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake

Where did the earthquake in the video take place?

• Nebraska

• Alaska

• New York

• California

What caused the earthquake?

• An earthquake from Japan created tremors in Alaska.

• The wildfires in California spread to Alaska.

• Subducting plates under Alaska released pressure.

• The tsunami caused the earthquake.

What happened to the town of Valdez as a result of the Great Alaska Earthquake?

• The entire town was swallowed underground.

• Everything in the town caught on fire and was burned to the ground.

• The town survived the earthquake with minimal damage.

• The ground dropped nine feet, the town shifted sideways, and many building caught on fire.

Seismographs can record and predict earthquakes, as well as the ____________, or size, of it.

• literally

• prior

• magnitude

• maintenance

How did Tom feel during the hours leading up to the earthquake?

• excited

• anxious

• annoyed

• terrified

Write your answer to each prompt in a well-organized response. Make sure you support your answers with information and details from the story. Continue on another page, if needed. Why did Tom think it was the end of the world when the Great Alaska Earthquake struck?

What is the main theme of 'I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake'?

• Survival and resilience

• Love and friendship

• Betrayal and revenge

• Mystery and suspense

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the setting of the story 'I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• The Alaskan wilderness

• A tropical island

Who is the protagonist in 'I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake'?

• Tom

• Sarah

• Alex

• Emily