HMH Grade 4 Comprehension Quiz - "Thunder Rose"

"Thunder Rose" is a tall tale, which is a story with untrue parts described as if they were true. Which detail about Rose helps show that the story is a tall tale?

• She works hard on the ranch.

• She is born in the middle of a storm.

• She makes a building that touches the sky.

• She is curious about the iron scraps she finds.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.1

During the stampede, Rose vaulted into the air and landed on the back of a bull. What does vaulted mean?

• jumped

• walked

• tossed

• yelled

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.4

How do Rose's parents feel about her?

• They are afraid of her power.

• They admire her unusual talents and skills

• They often wonder why she is so different from other girls.

• They wish she would be more careful around the wild animals.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3

The story says that Rose was not the type of person to bow down under pressure. What does it mean to bow down under pressure?

• think carefully before acting

• ask for help when you need it

• give up when things get difficult

• blame others for your weaknesses

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4.a

How does Rose stop the tornadoes?

• She jumps on them and brings them to a halt.

• She chases them back to the clouds.

• She ties them up with her metal rods.

• She calms them with her song.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3