Comprehension: A Life-Saving Cow

Why was there a flood?
1. Because it had been raining for six days on end in the spring.
2. Because there had been six continual days of summer rain.
3. Because the river was too small.
4. Because there was an earthquake.
What happened when Nancy tried to herd her cows to higher ground?
1. Lizzie slipped and lost consciousness.
2. Cows ran in all directions, frightened by the flood.
3. Nancy fell down and lost consciousness.
4. A tree fell down and hit Nancy.
Where did Lizzie manage to pull herself and Nancy to?
1. small island nearby.
2. A piece of high land.
3. The top of a hill.
4. To a farm house.
When did the rescuers find Nancy?
1. About 2:00 a.m.
2. About 10:00 o’clock.
3. About 2:00 p.m.
4. At noon.
Why did the rescuers take Nancy to the school gym?
1. Because the school gym was clean.
2. Because the school gym was on an island.
3. Because Lizzie was there.
4. The school gym is a place for people to live temporarily.