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The Rainmaker Comprehension Check
Test Description: Check for understanding over the article The Rainmaker.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which best fits the main idea of the article?
A
In 1916 Hatfield may have been responsible for the 38 inches of rain that flooded San Diego.
B
In the early 1900's rainmakers traveled to dry cities claiming they could create rain.
C
Although many people didn't believe Hatfield could make rain, it often did rain when he released his rain stew into the air.
2) City officials built Morena Dam near San Diego to
A
make rain.
B
store rainwater.
C
bring money to the city.
3) In 1904 the merchants in Los Angeles offered to pay Charles Hatfield $50 if he could
A
bring rain to the city within five days.
B
produce one inch of rain.
C
produce 18 inches of rain.
4) Hatfield created his rain stew by
A
mixing together 23 different chemicals.
B
building a 20-foot-tall tower.
C
releasing water vapor into the air.
5) Four days after the Hatfields set up their rain tower in San Diego,
A
the city paid them $100,000 to stop the rain.
B
38 inches of rain had already fallen.
C
roads were underwater and houses had been swept away.
6) By the time the rain ended,
A
the whole city had been wiped out.
B
110 bridges had been washed away.
C
Morena Damn had overflowed.
7) To draw a conclusion that is not directly stated in a text is making an inference. Is this an inference: The chemicals Charles Hatfield mixed together created rain.
A
No
B
Yes
8) To draw a conclusion that is not directly stated in a text is making an inference. Is this an inference: The city of San Diego did not hire Charles Hatfield a second time.
A
No
B
Yes
9) To draw a conclusion that is not directly stated in a text is making an inference. Is this an inference: The Hatfields became rich by making rain.
A
Yes
B
No
10) To draw a conclusion that is not directly stated in a text is making an inference. Is this an inference: Cities on the West Coast often have problems getting enough water.
A
No
B
Yes
11) To draw a conclusion that is not directly stated in a text is making an inference. Is this an inference: Some people in San Diego believed that Hatfield had brought the rain.
A
Yes
B
No
12) Most thought he was a fraud. What is the meaning of the word fraud?
A
believable
B
genuine
C
a fake
13) Still, he seemed to have a knack for bringing rain. What is the meaning of the word knack?
A
lack of ability
B
talent
C
method
14) He boasted that he could fill the reservoir. What is the meaning of the word boasted?
A
said with pride
B
wasn't sure
C
shouted
15) Suddenly the city's future looked bright. What is the meaning of the word bright?
A
uncertain
B
sunny
C
promising
16) The brothers slipped out of town before the mob could reach them. What is the meaning of the word slipped?
A
fell
B
went quietly
C
went conspicuously
17) What is the author's opinion of Charles Hatfield?
A
The authors believe that Charles Hatfield could make rain.
B
The authors do not express their opinion of Charles Hatfield.
C
The authors do not believe that Charles Hatfield could make rain.
18) What is the authors' main purpose in writing The Rainmaker?
A
to express an opinion about Charles Hatfield
B
to describe Charles Hatfield and his work
C
to entertain the reader
19) Which of the following statements from the article best describes the general opinion about Charles Hatfield in his time?
A
They think his foul-smelling rain stew did work.
B
Only a few people believed him.
C
When people in San Diego heard about Hatfield, some wanted to hire him.
20) From the information in the article, you can predict that
A
the city of San Diego did not hire Charles Hatfield a second time
B
Charles Hatfield stopped making rain after 1916.
C
most people believed that Charles Hatfield really could make rain after it rained nearly 40 inches in San Diego.
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