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.

Which of the following describes Rose?

• angry

• humble

• resourceful

• bashful

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.

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.

How were Rose and her pa alike?

• They both carried a thunderbolt.

• They both took care of the cattle.

• They both liked to work with metal.

• They both made items for the young ones.

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.

What was one effect of the lack of rain?

• the clouds caused heavy storms

• the steer wouldn't move, they were getting angry

• the desperadoes stole the bulls

• the land began to dry, so the bulls ran wild

What message does the author want you to take away from the story?

• love conquers all things
• that you can do anything as long as you believe in yourself
• second chances only come to those who try

The storms were a result of____

• The bulls stampering
• Rose demanding rain
• Rose, because the clouds were angered with her singing
• The clouds, because they didn't like being told what to do

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.