Exploring Courage Through Thunder Cake

The video is a reading of 'Thunder Cake' by Patricia Polacco, dedicated to her grandmother. It tells the story of a young girl who is afraid of thunderstorms. Her grandmother, referred to as Babushka, helps her overcome this fear by involving her in baking a Thunder Cake. Through gathering ingredients and baking, the girl learns to face her fears and realizes her own bravery. The story concludes with a moral about courage and understanding one's own strength.

What is the Polish word for grandmother mentioned in the story?

• Nana

• Oma

• Nonna

• Babushka

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What did the narrator fear the most during Michigan's summer storms?

• Wind

• Lightning

• Rain

• Thunder

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What did the grandmother call the weather suitable for baking a special cake?

• Baking weather

• Rainy weather

• Thunder Cake baking weather

• Stormy weather

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How did the grandmother determine the distance of the storm?

• By the temperature

• By counting seconds between lightning and thunder

• By the sound of the wind

• By the color of the clouds

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Which animal did the narrator have to get eggs from?

• Old Kit Cow

• A hen

• Mean old Nellie Peckham

• A wild goose

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What was the secret ingredient for the Thunder Cake?

• Ripe apples

• Fresh strawberries

• Overripe tomatoes

• Overripe bananas

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What did the narrator churn for the frosting?

• Butter

• Cream

• Milk

• Sugar

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How close was the storm when the cake was put in the oven?

• Five miles away

• Ten miles away

• One mile away

• Three miles away

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What did the grandmother say about brave people?

• They love thunderstorms

• They always hide

• They can’t be afraid of a sound

• They never get scared

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What did the narrator realize about herself by the end of the story?

• She didn't like baking

• She was brave

• She was still afraid of thunder

• She wanted to go home

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