10 Questions
What event occurred on March 27, 1964, in southern Alaska?
The ground started shaking violently.
How did Tom Gilson typically react to earthquakes before March 27, 1964?
He found the shaking amusing.
What natural phenomenon was a common sight for Tom Gilson in Alaska?
Regular earthquakes
What characterized Valdez's origin during the late 1800s?
It began as a tent settlement during the Alaska Gold Rush.
What was Valdez like in the 1930s based on the provided information?
It had a busy pier and waterfront.
What was the main reason Tom was feeling bright that morning?
He had no school on Good Friday
Compared to larger cities, what was a significant difference in Valdez?
It had no TV service
How did most songs reach Tom in Valdez?
Via the radio
Why did Tom find it more likely to encounter a bear than another human being when he walked outside town?
Valdez was surrounded by forests and mountains
What geographic feature makes Valdez an especially scenic place?
Mile-high mountains with icy peaks
This quiz contains 30 comprehension questions based on a text about a boy named Tom growing up in Alaska. The questions are designed in a way that students cannot answer them by simply tracking specific words in the story.
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