Thunder Rolling in the Mountains Ch. 1-8

Front

What is the name of the area where General Howard tells Chief Joseph to move his people?

Back

Lapwai

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What is the reason Springtime refuses to cross the Snake River?

Back

Springtime wants to have her baby in their homeland, Wallowa and refuses to leave until she has her baby.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What activity is Jason Upright doing when he first meets SORF?

Back

Panning for gold.

Front

How long does General Howard give Chief Joseph to move his people to Lapwai?

Back

30 suns.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What reason does Chief Joseph give for not being able to leave Wallowa in 30 days?

Back

The Snake River is flooding.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Define 'Chief Joseph'.

Back

Chief Joseph was a leader of the Nez Perce tribe known for his resistance against the U.S. government's attempts to force his people onto reservations.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does 'Wallowa' refer to in the context of the story?

Back

Wallowa is the homeland of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce tribe.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Explain the significance of the Snake River in the story.

Back

The Snake River is a geographical barrier that affects the movement of Chief Joseph and his people.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does 'General Howard' represent in the story?

Back

General Howard represents the U.S. government and its authority over Native American tribes.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is the main conflict in the early chapters of 'Thunder Rolling in the Mountains'?

Back

The main conflict is between Chief Joseph's desire to protect his people and the U.S. government's orders to relocate them.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9