“Eye of the Storm” Study Quiz

#1 What is NOT one of the reasons the author claims people chase storms? A. To learn what happens in a tornado or thunderstorm B. To capture the beauty of the wind and sky on film C. To discover the scientific causes of a hurricane or typhoon D. To catch a brief glimpse of the awesome power of nature

Answer C To discover the scientific causes of a hurricane or typhoon

#2 What did Warren Faidley ride his bicycle into when he was a boy?

Answer When Warren was a boy he rode his bicycle into the middle of a dust whirlwind. (pg 60)

#3 What was special about the photo of lightning that changed Warren Faidley’s life?

Answer The photo of lightning that Warren took was so special because it had been taken from less than 400 feet away from the lightning strike. He had taken the closest photo of lightning striking an object. (pg 62)

#4 What is the name of the area stretching from northern Texas up into Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri where Warren and Tom spend six weeks every spring? a. Megamouth Valley b. Faidley Path c. Tornado Alley d. None of the above are correct.

Answer C Tornado Alley

#5 How do we know the details of what happened to Warren and Tom on May 5, 1993?

Answer We know the details of what happened to Tom and Warren because Warren keeps a diary where he writes about the storms he chases. He writes the locations and times when he chases storms. (pg. 69)

#6 Who does Warren contact to let them know about the locations of the tornados they see? a. The National Weather Service b. His chase partner, Tom Willett c. The Weather Channel d. His local tv station, WKRM

Answer A The National Weather Service (pg. 70)

#7 How does Warren describe the funnel cloud he sees near the Oklahoma/Texas border? a. He describes it as a giant vacuum cleaner sucking up everything in its path. b. He describes it as the trunk of a huge elephant wiggling over the green fields below. c. He describes it as a magnificent storm that any storm chaser would love. d. He describes it as an animal with a strength that could never be matched.

Answer B He describes it as the trunk of a huge elephant wiggling over the green fields below (pg. 72)

#8 How many tornados did Warren and Tom see on May 5, 1993?

Answer Warren and Tom saw 7 tornados on May 5, 1993. (pg. 75)

#9 How is Warren’s job as a tornado chaser and photographer helpful?

Answer Warren’s job might be helpful because he can help people avoid dangerous storms and also learn how to predict storms with better accuracy.

#10 Why does Warren say he can celebrate his exciting day on May 5, 1993? a. This was the first time in history anyone had photographed a triple tornado. b. This was his first day spotting a stovepipe tornado. c. There were no reports of any deaths or injuries. d. All of the above are correct.

Answer C There were no reports of any deaths or injuries

Vocabulary Jagged

Having a sharp pointed edge or outline jagged Having a sharp pointed edge or outline

collide

To bump into another mass with force collide To bump into another mass with force

Prairies

Prairies Flat, open grasslands

sizzling

Crackling with intense heat sizzling Crackling with intense heat

Funnel cloud

Funnel cloud Tornado cloud that is wide at the top and narrow where it touches the ground

rotate

To swirl in a circular motion rotate To swirl in a circular motion

Use severe properly in a sentence.

Extra Credit Do you think Warren’s job is too dangerous? Explain why or why not. Extra 3 pts for excellent answers