One Stormy Night
That night, Jessica helped her mother close the windows. The wind was howling. Droplets of rain started pelting the roof. “Go find the candles and I will get the matches,” said her mother. Lightning flashed. A clap of thunder followed. Soon after, the lights went off. “A blackout!” shouted Jessica. “Don’t be alarmed. It’s a good thing we have what we need,” said mother.

16. Why did they close the windows? (Inferential)
a. to keep their home clean
b. to make their feel cooler
c. to protect them from the rain
d. to prevent bats from coming in

17. Which of the following did Jessica and her mom do? (Inferential)
a. prayed hard
b. bought supplies
c. worked together
d. watched the wind
18. Which of the following best describes the characters in our story? (Inferential)
a. lucky
b. giving
c. loving
d. prepared

This is a required question
19. What does the word “blackout” mean? (Inferential)
a. There is a strong storm.
b. There is no electric power.
c. There are dark rain clouds.
d. There are no stars in the sky.

20. What did the mother feel at the end of the story? (Inferential)
a. relaxed
b. helpless
c. worried
d. unhappy​