Understanding the Impact of Setting in 'Thunder Cake'

What is the main focus of the story 'Thunder Cake' by Patricia Polacco?

• Baking techniques for cakes

• The importance of family traditions

• Overcoming fear through a unique experience

• The history of thunderstorms

Where does the story 'Thunder Cake' take place?

• A beach house

• A city apartment

• Grandma's farm in Michigan

• A mountain cabin

What is the narrator's initial reaction to thunderstorms?

• Excitement

• Curiosity

• Indifference

• Fear

What does Grandma suggest doing to help the narrator overcome her fear?

• Watching a movie

• Going for a walk

• Baking a Thunder Cake

• Reading a book

What is the significance of counting during the storm?

• To measure the storm's intensity

• To time the baking process

• To determine the storm's distance

• To distract from the thunder

Which ingredient did the narrator find most challenging to gather?

• Tomatoes from the trellis

• Milk from Kit Cow

• Flour from the dry shed

• Eggs from Nellie Peckham

What is the 'secret ingredient' in the Thunder Cake?

• Lemon zest

• Vanilla extract

• Overripe tomatoes

• Cinnamon

How does the narrator's perception of thunder change by the end of the story?

• She starts to enjoy it

• She remains indifferent

• She overcomes her fear

• She becomes more afraid

What role does Grandma play in the narrator's journey?

• She is a supportive guide

• She is an indifferent bystander

• She is a strict disciplinarian

• She is a passive observer

How does the setting at Grandma's house contribute to the story?

• It is irrelevant to the plot

• It complicates the story

• It adds to the narrator's fear

• It provides a safe environment for the narrator