On Screen 1. Unit 6. Great Thunderbirds

What are Thunderbirds?

• Mythical creatures from North American Indian legends.

• Real birds found in North America.

• Mythical creatures from African legends.

• None of the above.

What is the size of Thunderbirds compared to eagles?

• They are smaller than eagles.

• They are the same size as eagles.

• They are larger than eagles.

• It is not mentioned in the text.

What features do Thunderbirds have?

• Long, colored feathers, strong claws, fiery eyes, horns, and teeth in their beak.

• Long, black feathers, weak claws, dull eyes, and no horns or teeth.

• Short, colorful feathers, weak claws, and no horns or teeth.

• It is not mentioned in the text.

Where do Thunderbirds live?

• In caves high up in the mountains.

• In forests near the coast.

• In the plains of North America.

• It is not mentioned in the text.

What abilities do Thunderbirds have according to the legend?

• They can create storms, send lightning from their eyes, and transform into humans.

• They can sing, dance, and fly very fast.

• They can swim, climb trees, and camouflage themselves.

How do Thunderbirds create storms?

• By singing and dancing.

• By pulling the clouds together when they fly across the sky.

• By digging holes in the ground.

What do Thunderbirds carry with them that becomes lightning?

• Insects.

• Fish.

• Snakes.

What is the story of the fight between a monster whale and a Thunderbird?

• The monster whale killed the Thunderbird and caused a great storm that destroyed villages.

• The monster whale killed many whales and the Thunderbird decided to help the people by fighting the whale and giving it to the people.

• The monster whale and the Thunderbird were friends and they traveled together across the sea.

How did the Thunderbird defeat the monster whale in the story?

• By lifting the whale out of the water and dropping it onto the land where they continued to fight.

• By sending lightning from its eyes.

• By transforming into a human and using weapons to defeat the whale.

What is the origin of Thunderbirds?

• Greek legends

• Egyptian legends

• North American Indian legends