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The Earth Dragon Awakes

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  • 29. How does the author describe the movement of the earthquake?
    Like waves rolling through the ground.
  • 2. Who are the main characters?
    Chin and Ah Sing.
  • 17. How do Chin and Ah Sing show courage?
    By staying calm and helping others.
  • 15. What does Ah Sing worry about during the earthquake?
    Keeping Chin safe.
  • 18. What is one challenge people face after the earthquake?
    Finding food and shelter.
  • 8. Why is the earthquake compared to a dragon?
    To show its power and unpredictability.
  • 31. What is an example of bravery in the story?
    Chin helping others despite being scared.
  • 9. What does the word “tremor” mean?
    A small shake or vibration of the ground.
  • 13. Why is teamwork important during the earthquake?
    It helps people survive and escape danger.
  • 32. What does Chin notice about the people in Chinatown?
    They work together to help each other.
  • 11. What happens to the streets during the earthquake?
    They crack and split apart.
  • 40. What is the main challenge faced by the characters?
    Surviving the earthquake and its aftermath.
  • 36. What is one way people survived the earthquake?
    By helping each other and staying strong.
  • 21. Why is the earthquake called "The Earth Dragon"?
    To symbolize its strength and destruction.
  • 23. What does the word “seismic” mean?
    Related to earthquakes.
  • 27. What do Chin and Ah Sing do after the earthquake?
    They help others and try to stay safe.
  • 28. What is a key message from the story?
    Helping others is important in difficult times.
  • 19. How does the story describe the sound of the earthquake?
    Like a roaring dragon.
  • 35. What does the earthquake symbolize in the story?
    Nature’s power and unpredictability.
  • 5. What happens to the ground during the earthquake?
    It shakes, cracks and rolls like waves
  • 25. What is the mood during the earthquake?
    Fearful and intense.
  • 16. What happens to Chinatown after the earthquake?
    It is heavily damaged and many people lose their homes.
  • 37. How does the earthquake affect Chin’s life?
    It teaches him about courage and resilience.
  • 26. What happens to the homes in Chinatown?
    Many are destroyed.
  • 3. What disaster happens in the story?
    The San Francisco earthquake.
  • 10. What is an aftershock?
    A smaller earthquake that happens after the main one.
  • 34. Why is it important to stay calm during a disaster?
    It helps you think clearly and stay safe.
  • 30. Why is the earthquake significant in history?
    It caused massive destruction and loss of life.
  • 39. What happens to the city of San Francisco after the earthquake?
    It is left in ruins with many people homeless.
  • 38. What does the author want readers to learn from the story?
    To stay brave and help others in hard times.
  • 22. What is the theme of the story?
    Courage and resilience during a disaster.
  • 20. What causes the earthquake?
    Shifting tectonic plates.
  • 14. What does Chin learn from the experience?
    The importance of bravery and helping others.
  • 1. What is the setting of the story?
    San Francisco in 1906.
  • 4. What does Chin’s father Ah Sing do for work?
    He is a house servant
  • 12. How does Ah Sing protect Chin during the earthquake?
    He stays calm and helps him find safety.
  • 6. How does Chin feel when the earthquake begins?
    Scared but brave.
  • 33. How does the earthquake change Chin’s view of the world?
    He realizes how quickly life can change.
  • 24. Why does Chin admire his father?
    Ah Sing is brave and resourceful.
  • 7. What happens to the buildings in Chinatown?
    Many of them collapse.