Thunder Rose

Why did Rose lasso the outlaws?

• She was showing off.

• They threatened her family.

• She wanted the reward money.

• They tried to steal her cattle.

Why did Rose catch hold of the clouds?

• She needed a bath.

• The cattle needed water.

• She thought they were pretty.

• Barbara Jay wanted to play with them.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What is something that Tater and the windstorms have in common?

• Both were calmed by Rose's lullaby.

• Both were strong.

• Both needed to be tamed by Rose.

• All 3 choices are correct.

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.

How do you know that Thunder Rose is a tall tale?

• It uses exaggerated language and larger than life characters.
• It takes place on a cattle ranch.
• It has cause/effect relationships.
• Thunder Rose is courageous and quick thinking.  

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.