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Earthquake

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  • What does "collapse" mean?
    to fall down
  • Where did her family gather initially?
    Portsmouth Square
  • How were the animals in San Francisco during the earthquake?
    They were terrified.
  • What happened to the things in her family?
    Drawers spilled, dishes crashed, pots and pans clanged as they fell. Ancestral portraits flew off the walls.
  • Why did Popo pack up bedding, clothing, and food?
    Because they needed to leave their home for safety.
  • How were the girl's family members when the earth shook?
    They were not hurt, just stunned.
  • What is Kwan Yin?
    Kwan Yin is a popular Chinese goddess of kindness and forgiveness.
  • The girl and her family were still in danger even though they were out of their home. Choose 2 sentences that explain why.
    The earth shook again. We stopped, and watched in fear as buildings crumbled around us.
  • Could people stop the fires? Why?
    No, they couldn't. Because water pipes were broken and it was difficult to get the fire-fighting equipment through the debris.
  • What was the disaster that hit San Francisco on the morning of April 18, 1906?
    Earthquake
  • What did they drink and eat while leaving the city?
    They drank some cold tea and ate crackers and dried fruit.
  • What did the girl and her family see when they got to Golden Gate Park?
    They saw food, water, and tents for shelter.
  • Where should the people go to find safety?
    Golden Gate Park
  • When you prepare for the presentation, you get ready to deliver it. True or False?
    True
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