Literature Comprehension Questions

What was special about the night Rose was born?

• It was raining heavily.

• A thunderstorm was raging.

• There was a rainbow in the sky.

How did Thunder Rose get her name?

• She made a loud noise when she cried.

• Her parents liked the sound of thunder.

• She was born during a thunderstorm and smiled at the lightning.

What unusual thing did Rose do when she was just a baby?

• She rode a horse.

• She lifted a cow.

• She drank milk from a bucket.

Which of the following best describes Thunder Rose?

• Lazy and shy

• Brave and strong

• Careless and forgetful

How did Rose stop the tornadoes?

• She hid from them.

• She ran away.

• She sang to calm them.

What is one theme of the story 'Thunder Rose'?

• Hard work leads to wealth.

• You must always follow rules.

• Courage and kindness can solve problems.

Which feature of the story shows that Thunder Rose is a tall tale?

• The animals have conversations with each other.

• The characters and events are all realistic.

• The story includes exaggerated actions and an unusually powerful hero.

What is one reason the author used exaggerated events in the story?

Why were Daedalus and Icarus sent to the deserted island?

• They were hiding from a monster.

• They were being punished by the King.

• They got lost during a journey.

How did Daedalus plan to escape the island with Icarus?

• By building a boat.

• By digging a tunnel.

• By making wings from feathers and wax.