Characters
The main character of the story; older brother
Jonathan
What does the word panic mean?
a state of extreme fear or anxiety
Why do Mr. and Mrs. Palmer leave their children alone at the campground
Mrs. Palmer broke her ankle and needs to go to the hospital
What Jonathan remembers from school that will be helpful
earthquake drills
Where Mr. Palmer finds emergency services are set up
the high school
Younger sister who is disabled
Abby
Give an example of a time that a character panicked in Earthquake Terror.
Answers vary
the natural disaster that occurs on the island
an earthquake
something important that belongs to Abby that is damaged by the earthquake
her walker
Who leads the search for Jonathan and Abby
The National Guard
Father of Jonathan and Abby
Mr. Palmer
Jonathan was overcome with exhaustion so he moved __________ towards Abby.
a. wearily
b. swiftly
c. greedily
d. relentlessly
What happened to their family's camper van
a tree fell on it
What Jonathan and Abby use to float down the river
trees
What happens the first time Abby hears the helicopter
Mother of Jonathan and Abby
Mrs. Palmer
What does it mean if something is disastrous?
a. it is impossible to see through or over.
b. it causes damage, harm, or loss.
c. it is based on fear or anxiety.
d. it is very exciting.
b. it causes damage, harm, or loss.
Campground where the story takes place
Magpie Island Campground
How Jonathan keeps Abby calm on the river
He sings her songs
helicopter
Family's pet dog
Moose
What does the work emerge mean?
to come into view; to come out
Who saves Jonathan after he is knocked unconscious
Moose, the dog, saves him
How Jonathan and Abby get separated
Abby's tree raft gets stuck but Jonathan's raft keeps floating down river
Where the National Guard finds Abby
Fish Head Bay