Thunder Rose Comprehension & Vocabulary

Why was the lullaby Rose's parents sang so important?

• Rose used it to calm the dangerous storm.

• It made Rose appreciate her life.

• They song contained rhyming words.

• It was very old and beautiful.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

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Why did Rose catch hold of the clouds?

• She needed a bath.

• The cattle needed water.

• She thought they were pretty.

• Barbara Jay wanted to play with them.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the message the author was trying to get us to understand in this story (theme)?

• If you can sing, you will be ok.

• It is best to always travel with a good friend.

• Great deeds are often done by ordinary people.

• People can solve problems by looking within their hearts.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

How were Rose and her pa alike?

• They both carried a thunderbolt.

• They both took care of the cattle.

• They both liked to work with metal.

• They both made items for the young ones.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

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CCSS.RL.4.3

What happened after Rose took the outlaws to the sheriff?

• She met Doc Hollerday.

• She created barbed wire.

• She made a thunderbolt from iron.

• She decided to do something about the lack of rain.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

In this selection the author's main purpose is to

• inform readers about a cowgirl's life.

• persuade readers to study the history of the West.

• entertain readers with a tall tale.

• describe how Rose became so strong.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

In the story, Rose asked, "Is this the fork in the road with which I have my final supper?" What does that mean?

• She wonders if the challenge she is facing will destroy her.

• She is hungry and decides to eat supper.

• She is not sure which way she should turn.

• She realizes that this is her lucky day.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why is the setting of the Old West important to the story?

• The Old West provided open countryside to herd cattle.

• Since it was peaceful, the Old West was a good place to raise the family.

• The Old West had interesting people for Rose to meet.

• Since it was rough country, the Old West offered challenges to Rose.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

At birth, how was Rose different from newborn babies?

• She could speak full sentences at birth.

• She had thunder and lightning in her veins.

• She could sit up.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

How did Rose's parents feel about having such an unusual child?

• They were embarrassed.

• They were proud.

• They were scared.

• They didn't notice.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3