Thunder Rolling in the Mountains- Chapter 1

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Who is the narrator of the novel 'Thunder Rolling in the Mountains'?

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Sound of Running Feet

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What does 'Nez Perce' mean according to the white settlers?

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It means 'hole through the nose.'

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What was the white man’s threat if Sound of Running Feet sent her warriors to talk to him?

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There would be trouble as his name was Jason Upright and he has friends.

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What was the white man’s response to Sound of Running Feet’s question about building a cabin on their homeland?

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'You Nez Perce own too much land. You can't use all the land, not half of it, not even a tenth of the land. You are a greedy bunch.'

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Why did the white settlers encroach on the Nez Perce land?

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To plant seeds, but mostly dig for gold.

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What is the significance of the character Sound of Running Feet in the story?

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She represents the voice and perspective of the Nez Perce people.

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What does the term 'encroachment' mean in the context of land ownership?

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Encroachment refers to the act of intruding on someone else's territory or land.

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How did the Nez Perce view their relationship with the land?

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They viewed it as a sacred connection, integral to their identity and culture.

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What role does conflict play in 'Thunder Rolling in the Mountains'?

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Conflict highlights the struggles between the Nez Perce and white settlers over land and cultural differences.

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What is the historical context of the Nez Perce during the time of the novel?

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The Nez Perce faced displacement and conflict with white settlers during westward expansion.