Thunder Rolling in the Mountains Ch. 15

Who ordered the warriors to prepare for a fight when the Blue Coats were approaching?

• Chief Joseph

• Lean Elk

• Swan Necklace

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Swan Necklace use to wipe his knife after cutting the antelope meat?

• A piece of cloth

• A clump of dry grass

• His shirt

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why was the day described as "bitter" by Swan Necklace?

• The Blue Coats had captured many warriors.

• The Crows fought alongside the Blue Coats.

• They ran out of food.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did the group do with the mountain sheep skins and horns?

• Made them into robes and drinking cups

• Buried them beside the trail

• Traded them with other tribes

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Explain why the group decided to take horses from the Crows.

• They needed faster horses to escape.

• They wanted to trade them for food.

• They were angry with the Crows.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the significance of the warriors burning the supplies after taking what they needed?

• To prevent the Blue Coats from using them

• To create a distraction

• To keep warm during the night

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

Describe the conditions the group faced as they traveled north for six suns.

• They had plenty of food and rested often.

• They were weary, and their ponies were tired.

• They encountered many friendly tribes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

What was the reaction of the white men when the group reached the river with the buildings and supplies?

• They offered a feast to the group.

• They fled and did not want to fight.

• They attacked the group immediately.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.4.10