How did many “Okies” respond to the Dust Bowl, according to “Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave Us the Dust Bowl”?

C. They moved to places like California.

After receiving a low score on a test that he studied hard for, Aiden tells you he feels demoralized. What does he mean?

D. He feels depressed and discouraged.

Read below the sentence from “Black Sunday” and most likely reason the author gave that detail.

to emphasize the historic significance of the day

With what historical event or trend is Black Sunday closely associated?

D. the poverty and upheavals of the Great Depression

Why is April 14, 1935 called Black Sunday, according to “Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave Us the Dust Bowl”?

D. because it was the day a huge dust storm swept across the Great Plains

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Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave Us the Dust Bowl

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1
How did many “Okies” respond to the Dust Bowl, according to “Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave Us the Dust Bowl”?
B. They built fences to block the dust.
A. They asked Congress for help.
D. They changed their farming techniques.
C. They moved to places like California.
2
After receiving a low score on a test that he studied hard for, Aiden tells you he feels demoralized. What does he mean?
C. He feels inspired and optimistic.
A. He feels calm and content.
D. He feels depressed and discouraged.
B. He feels angry and outraged.
3
Read below the sentence from “Black Sunday” and most likely reason the author gave that detail.
to explain some of the causes of the dust storm
to emphasize the historic significance of the day
to create a contrast with life in other parts of the country
to show that people were not prepared for a dust storm
4
With what historical event or trend is Black Sunday closely associated?
A. the growth of cities in America
D. the poverty and upheavals of the Great Depression
C. the beginning of a better time for many farmers
B. a new style of newspaper reporting
5
Which of these were factors that led to the events described in “Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave Us the Dust Bowl”?
A. severe floods
D. the construction of railroads
C. a strong hurricane
B. a severe drought
6
The author refers to an artwork that sums up the effects of Black Sunday. To what artwork does the author refer?
D. a bronze statue
A. a folk song
C. an oil painting
B. a short story
7
If Katie lives in an impoverished nation, which of the following must be true?
B. The nation is crowded.
D. The nation has natural resources.
A. The nation is poor.
C. The nation is mostly farmland.
8
Why is April 14, 1935 called Black Sunday, according to “Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave Us the Dust Bowl”?
B. because it was the start of the Great Depression
A. because it was the hottest day on record
D. because it was the day a huge dust storm swept across the Great Plains
C. because it was the day Congress held hearings about the Dust Bowl

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