Betty felt her stomach muscles tighten, what does this mean?

she was nervous because of the storm and being all alone

How does the author's use of a flashback help you understand why Betty risked her life?

she loves the colt and cares for it as a family member

How do you know that Betty cares for her sister, Mary Ann?

she stays calm, while Mary Ann is scared: does the routine

What does Betty do to try to keep safe in the storm?

closes her eyes, feels the railing, and holds the line

Which step does Betty NOT do to prepare for going into the storm?

grabbed some goggles to protect her eyes

Why was Betty so turned around outside in the storm?

thought she heard Fancifoot; wind played tricks on her

Why does Betty tell Mary Ann "you stay put in this chair and don't move."

she doesn't want her to follow her outside

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Day 4 Black Blizzard

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1
Betty felt her stomach muscles tighten, what does this mean?
she was hungry and couldn't wait for her mom to get home
she ate way to much food and didn't feel good
she was nervous because of the storm and being all alone
she had an upset stomach and needed to go to the doctor
2
What character trait does Betty show by going out into the storm to save her colt?
she shouldn't have left her little sister inside all alone
brave and determined
she was smart because she went out into the storm
crazy--she didn't think about how dangerous it was
3
How does the author's use of a flashback help you understand why Betty risked her life?
it was just a gift from a friend, not that important
she has only had him for a week, she shouldn't be worried
he is a horse and they are scared of the dark
she loves the colt and cares for it as a family member
4
How do you know that Betty cares for her sister, Mary Ann?
they decide to go to the barn where they will be safe
she is scared with her and they both hide in the storeroom
their parents told them to meet them at the neighbor's house
she stays calm, while Mary Ann is scared: does the routine
5
What does Betty do to try to keep safe in the storm?
turns on the porch lights, takes a flashlight with her
closes her eyes, feels the railing, and holds the line
puts a hat on, goggles on her eyes, and boots on
she put scarf around her face and hid in her closet
6
Which step does Betty NOT do to prepare for going into the storm?
jammed an old straw hat over her forehead
wrapped a scarf around her nose and mouth
grabbed some goggles to protect her eyes
took the clothesline out of the storeroom
7
Why was Betty so turned around outside in the storm?
she dropped the line and couldn't find her way around
she was getting pushed in different directions by the wind
she was lost, wandering around in the darkness
thought she heard Fancifoot; wind played tricks on her
8
Why does Betty tell Mary Ann "you stay put in this chair and don't move."
she will stay beside her and wait the storm out
they will hide in the storeroom and wait for their parents
they both will go outside and rescue Fancifoot
she doesn't want her to follow her outside

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