A Child's First Artic Blast
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
65
One morning, Lily woke up to see everything covered in white. It was an artic blast! Trees were full of snow and icicles. Animals like rabbits and birds were hiding. People were bundled up in thick clothes. Schools were closed, so kids were playing outside, making snowmen and having snowball fights. Despite the cold, Lily found the artic blast to be a fun, snowy surprise.
Question 1
What does the term 'artic blast' in the text refer to?
A
A strong wind
B
A snowstorm
Explanation. In the context of the text, 'artic blast' refers to a sudden cold wave that has covered everything in snow.
C
A heat wave
D
A heavy rain
E
A thunderstorm
Question 2
Why were the kids not in school?
A
Because it was weekend
B
Because the schools were closed due to the snow
Explanation. The text states that the schools were closed, which is why kids were playing outside.
C
Because they were sick
D
Because they were on vacation
E
Because it was holiday
Question 3
What can we infer about Lily's feelings towards the artic blast?
A
She was scared
B
She was annoyed
C
She was excited
Explanation. The text mentions that despite the cold, Lily found the artic blast to be a fun, snowy surprise which indicates she was excited.
D
She was sad
E
She was indifferent
Question 4
What were the people doing to cope with the cold?
A
They were staying indoors
B
They were bundled up in thick clothes
Explanation. The text explicitly mentions that people were bundled up in thick clothes to cope with the cold.
C
They were using heaters
D
They were drinking hot beverages
E
They were using umbrellas
Question 5
Where were the animals during the artic blast?
A
They were playing in the snow
B
They were hiding
Explanation. The text explicitly states that animals like rabbits and birds were hiding during the artic blast.
C
They were hunting for food
D
They were sleeping
E
They were migrating to warmer places
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