Thunder Rose

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.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.

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.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does Rose do with the melody that her parents sang to her the night she was born?

• Rose cries and screams.

• Rose saves the melody in her heart to see what she could do one day.

• Rose loves the song, but soon forgets the words.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The author writes that "Rose woke up hungry as a bear in spring." What does this mean?

• Bears hibernate all winter, so they are very hungry in the spring. Rose must've felt hungry when she woke up.

• Bears hibernate all winter, so they want to grow a garden in the spring. Rose wanted to grow a garden of vegetables.

• Rose had hibernated all winter, and had woken up in the spring, just like a bear.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How did Thunder Rose earn her name?

• She snored very loudly.
• She liked the name Rose.
• Both a and b.
• It was a family name.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5