Where did this story take place?
Grand Island, Nebraska
What hints about the weather let you know that something was going to happen.
The hot sunny day turned cloudy and windy.
In which direction do tornadoes move?
Southwest to Northwest
What did the falling hail indicate?
the house above them was gone
What was the real reason that Dan cried at the Kmart when he was lost?
the lady said he was 2 instead of 3.
Who tells this story?
Dan Hatch
Who does Dan have a crush on
Stacey, Arthur’s sister
What did Arthur want to show Dan at Mrs. Smiley’s?
Her new door
How were the boys going to climb out of the basement?
Climbing on the washer and through the basement window.
Where were the kids taken for shelter?
The police headquarters.
What is a red-letter day?
When something really good happens to you.
How does Dan feel about Ryan getting so much attention.
Dan Feels some resentment.
How did Dan describe the feeling of the tornado?
like he was being sucked up.
Who found Arthur and Dan?
Stacey
Why was the patrol car jumping up and down?
because it was being pulled by the winds of the tornado.
What was Dan’s worst black-letter day?
June 3rd
From where did Arthur's sisters get their names?
Paperback novels that his mother reads.
What did CD mean that was flashing on the television screen?
Civil Defense Emergency
What happened to Officer Kelly?
his glasses were broken, and he had an eye injury.
How many sisters does Arthur have?
6
Whose farm was Dan’s father going to that evening
Dan’s grandfather’s.
What was the safest place for Dan and Arthur to get in during the tornado?
Shower stall in the basement
What did the town look like after the tornado hit?
the town was destroyed
Why was Dan sure that he could drive Officer Kelly's patrol car?
he knew how to drive a tractor on the farm