Lesson 13 - Reading Journeys - Yonder Mountain: A Cherokee Legend

What does the word rugged mean in the sentence below?

The bike riders could not cross the rugged mountain.

• sandy and wet

• grassy and green

• windy and cold

• bumpy and rocky.

What does the word pleaded mean in the sentence below?

The mouse pleaded the cat to let him go.

• begged

• screamed

• joked

• ordered

Why does the Chief Sky need to find a new leader?

• He was going to start a new tribe.

• He was fired.

• He was getting too old.

• He wanted to go live in the Yonder Mountain by himself.

What does the word mist mean in the sentence below?

It was difficult to see the peak of the mountain because of the mist that was covering it.

• moon

• night

• sun

• light rain

What is the most important quality of a chief according to the legend?

• being smart

• knowing about medicine

• having lots of money

• helping others.

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

• The young man walk down the street.

• The young man walks down the street.

How many men did Chief Sky called for the test?

• 2

• 5

• 4

• 3

Which person brought the glowing stones from the mountain?

• Gray Wolf

• Black Bear

• Soaring Eagle

• An old lady

What did Black Bear say that they could do with the pretty stones?

• trade them for money

• trade them for Nintendos

• trade them for food

• throw them in the trash

Which was the man that brought back the herbs?

• Black bear

• Soaring Eagle

• Gray Wolf

• Chief Sky