Characters
The main character in I Survived: The Great Chicago Fire
Oscar
Who is the author of I Survived The Great Chicago Fire?
Lauren Tarshis
stench
They swim across the river to the north side.
How many miles of the city burned?
4
The girl that distracts Oscar while his suitcases are stolen, but later becomes his friend
Jennie
What is the genre?
a light, horse-drawn vehicle
buggy
What does the fire in Chicago remind Oscar of?
The forest fire in Castle (his hometown)
Why was the Chicago fire spreading so rapidly?
The city is mostly made of wood, small fires, wind
This character just wants a cookie, but ends up getting a home and family
Bruno
What is setting?
a child who does not have parents
orphan
How did Papa die?
He died in a blizzard when his wagon crashed into a tree
What do Jennie and Oscar have in common?
They both have lost a loved one (Jennie lost her parents and Oscar lost his Papa)
The real leader who is behind all of the theft in Chicago
What is the main conflict?
Character vs. nature
satisfy thirst by drinking
quench
What building was supposed to be fireproof?
The Palmer House Hotel
Why did Oscar and his mom move to Chicago?
Mama was marrying Mr. Morrow
The cab driver who always drives Mr. Morrow
Joseph
Who is telling the story?
Oscar
empty of people
deserted
What is believed to have caused the fire?
A cow knocking over a lantern
How was the fire finally put out?
It rained