I Survived The Children's Blizzard of 1888.

What is an example of personification?

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The trees danced in the wind.

• The river sang a song.

• The mountain stood tall against the sky.

What is a blizzard?

• A light snowfall with clear skies.

• A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

• A rainstorm with thunder and lightning.

• A warm weather phenomenon with high humidity.

What does it mean to personify something?

• To give human traits to non-human things.

• To describe something in a poetic manner.

• To create a character in a story.

• To analyze the behavior of animals.

What role did community play during the blizzard?

• People helped each other survive the harsh conditions.

• People isolated themselves to avoid danger.

• Community members competed for resources.

• No significant role was played by the community.

True or False: The dirt walls of the soddy helped keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Not at all

What is a common feature of both the Children's Blizzard and a hurricane?

• High winds over 70 mph.

• Heavy rainfall exceeding 5 inches.

• Tornado formation potential.

• Extreme temperature drops.

What is the significance of the year 1888 in the story?

• It was the year of the Children's Blizzard.

• It was the year of the Great Chicago Fire.

• It was the year the Eiffel Tower was completed.

• It was the year of the first modern Olympic Games.

What did Miss Ruell do to show she cared for her students?

• She saved John during the storm.

• She organized a field trip for them.

• She gave them extra homework assignments.

• She bought them all new books.

What can high winds cause during a storm?

• They can lead to damage and dangerous conditions.

• They can improve visibility and safety.

• They can reduce the temperature significantly.

• They can increase humidity levels.

What is the impact of a storm on animals?

• Storms can endanger animals and disrupt their habitats.

• Storms have no effect on animals.

• Storms provide a safe shelter for animals.

• Storms increase food availability for animals.