Storm Runners

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. What is the symbolism of the lightning that strikes Chase’s dad?

A) Fate finds him and gives him a chance to shift his life.

B) Danger lurks, which causes him to hide away from the world.

C) Storms are less powerful than people, as evident by his earring.

D) Anger within a family will find its way out, as Chase’s does.

2. Whose fault is it that Chase is in Florida during Hurricane Emily?

A) Chase’s himself

B) His dad’s

C) Nicole’s

D) Tomás’s

3. How is school attendance an example of foreshadowing on the day the hurricane makes landfall?

A) More students than usual attend, hinting the hurricane won’t make landfall until later.

B) Attendance is average, predicting the rest of the day will also be average.

C) Attendance is low, warning of the looming dangers to come.

D) The school is empty, suggesting it is one of the most dangerous places to be.

4. How does Rashawn use her knowledge and skills to help Chase and Nicole?

A) She shares knowledge about the animals in the area to help protect her friends and uses her long-jump skills to get across a levee break.

B) As a long-distance runner, Rashawn quickly runs ahead to the farm to get help and then fixes the lights using her electrical skills learned at summer camp.