Which sentence best summarizes what happens during the race? A. Atalanta runs faster than everyone else B. Atalanta and Young John run together and tie for first place.

Why didn't Milton and his family leave the brick house until it started to fall apart? A. they were worried about getting lost outside B. They were sure that the house would remain standing through the storm

What are some words that are found in secondhand accounts?

The passage says that barrier islands are often hit hard by the winds that accompany hurricanes. What does accompany mean? A. come before B. come along with

Why did the author most likely include a narrator in the play? A. to share how the characters act B. to tell what the characters are saying

What is the main idea of the Galveston Hurricane story? A. The hurricane of 1900 caused great damage to Galveston B. Galveston was a popular vacation spot before the hurricane in 1900

How did Milton organize his story about the story? A. by telling about events in time order B. by listing the details in order of importance C. by asking questions and then answering them

After the hurricane, how did the people of Galveston try to protect themselves from future storms? A. by using bricks for all of their new buildings B. by raising their homes and building a strong seawall

True/False: Firsthand accounts mean it is someone else's experience, not mine.

Who wins the race in Catch Me If You Can

Which pair of words best describe Young John A. patient and calm B. funny and amusing C. eager and responsible D. fair and understanding

What does spectator mean?

Which sentence best states the theme of the play? A. Working together helps people become friends B. People should be allowed to plan their own lives