A person who frantically searches through their bag

might be panicked that they cannot find what they need

Why do the characters in The Grapes of Wrath decide to move away?

They can no longer survive on their dry farmlands.

Which sentence best illustrates the word "toil"?

All day long, the landscapers dug holes, planted bushes, and spread mulch.

According to the text, why is April 14, 1935 called Black Sunday?

because it was the day a huge dust storm hit the middle of the U.S.

What are the characters in The Grapes of Wrath selling?

belongings they can't carry on their journey

According to the text, how did many Oklahoma farmers respond to the Dust Bowl?

They moved to places like California.

Which factors led to the erosion that caused the Dust Bowl?

severe drought and lack of care for the soil

What historical event or trend is closely associated with Black Sunday?

the poverty and upheavals of the Great Depression

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1st/2nd Dust Bowl Readings Comprehension Questions

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1
A person who frantically searches through their bag
is trying to amuse others
searches in a slow, careful way
might be panicked that they cannot find what they need
probably does not own the bag
2
Someone who feels demoralized is
calm and content
inspired and optimistic
angry and outraged
depressed and discouraged
3
Why do the characters in The Grapes of Wrath decide to move away?
They heard rumors that a destructive storm is approaching.
They know that they can make more money elsewhere.
They can no longer survive on their dry farmlands.
They want to live closer to family.
4
Which is an example of a ruthless person?
an employer who encourages their workers
a politician trying to raise money
a cruel dictator
a new employee who knows very little
5
Which sentence best illustrates the word "toil"?
All day long, the landscapers dug holes, planted bushes, and spread mulch.
Unless you have exact change, you need a special card to cross the bridge.
The spring runoff made the river unusually high.
We brought a new shower curtain and mat to liven up the dingy bathroom.
6
Where do the characters in The Grapes of Wrath plan to travel?
their hometown
the St. Louis fair
the East Coast
California
7
According to the text, why is April 14, 1935 called Black Sunday?
because it was the hottest day on record
because it was the day Congress held hearings about the Dust Bowl
because it was the start of the Great Depression
because it was the day a huge dust storm hit the middle of the U.S.
8
What are the characters in The Grapes of Wrath selling?
the house they no longer plan to live in
belongings they can't carry on their journey
assistance for people moving away
extra food they have in their pantry
9
According to the text, how did many Oklahoma farmers respond to the Dust Bowl?
They asked Congress for help.
They built fences to block the dust.
They moved to places like California.
They changed their farming techniques.
10
What is the best synonym for the word plight?
idea
solution
political movement
difficult situation
11
That do the characters in The Grapes of Wrath do with the belongings they cannot sell or take with them?
give them away
leave them for others
burn them
drop them by the road
12
What artwork does the author of "Black Sunday" say best tells the storm's effects on the people of the Great Plains?
a photograph
an oil painting
a short story
a folk song
13
Which factors led to the erosion that caused the Dust Bowl?
severe drought and lack of care for the soil
severe floods and the construction of railroads
severe drought and the construction of railroads
severe floods and a hurricane
14
An impoverished nation is
mostly farmland
full of natural resources
crowded
poor
15
In The Grapes of Wrath, how does the main character mainly feel towards those he talks to in town?
bitter
indifferent
satisfied
grateful
16
What historical event or trend is closely associated with Black Sunday?
the beginning of a better time for many farmers
the poverty and upheavals of the Great Depression
the growth of cities in America
a new style of newspaper reporting

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