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Thunder Rose

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The inside of a cave was the color of pitch.

a)

ravens

b)

honey

c)

shadows

d)

tar

2.

The students learned about veins in science class.

a)

tubes that carry blood

b)

materials that absorb moisture

c)

gracefully

d)

built

3.

She skipped daintily.

a)

hurriedly

b)

gracefully

c)

promptly

d)

casually

4.

The workers constructed the bridge.

a)

protected

b)

designed

c)

built

d)

avoided

5.

The cows had been branded.

a)

marked

b)

released

c)

corralled

d)

purchased

6.

He got into trouble because of his thieving.

a)

diving carelessly

b)

giving out false information

c)

taking someone's property

d)

responding angrily

7.

The accident caused devastation.

a)

activity

b)

destruction

c)

concern

d)

conversation

8.

Why did Rose lasso the outlaws?

a)

She was showing off.

b)

They threatened her family.

c)

She wanted the reward money.

d)

They tried to steal her cattle.

9.

Why did Rose catch hold of the clouds?

a)

She needed a bath.

b)

The cattle needed water.

c)

She thought they were pretty.

d)

Barbara Jay wanted to play with them.

10.

Which of the following describes Rose?

a)

angry

b)

humble

c)

resourceful

d)

bashful

11.

Why was the lullaby Rose's parents sang so important?

a)

Rose used it to calm the dangerous storm.

b)

It made Rose appreciate her life.

c)

They song contained rhyming words.

d)

It was very old and beautiful.

12.

What is the message the author was trying to get us to understand in this story (theme)?

a)

If you can sing, you will be ok.

b)

It is best to always travel with a good friend.

c)

Great deeds are often done by ordinary people.

d)

People can solve problems by looking within their hearts.

13.

How were Rose and her pa alike?

a)

They both carried a thunderbolt.

b)

They both took care of the cattle.

c)

They both liked to work with metal.

d)

They both made items for the young ones.

14.

In this selection the author's main purpose is to

a)

inform readers about a cowgirl's life.

b)

persuade readers to study the history of the West.

c)

entertain readers with a tall tale.

d)

describe how Rose became so strong.

15.

At birth, how was Rose different from newborn babies?

a)

She could speak full sentences at birth.

b)

She had thunder and lightning in her veins.

c)

She could sit up.

d)

All of the above.

16.

How did Rose's parents feel about having such an unusual child?

a)

They were embarrassed.

b)

They were proud.

c)

They were scared.

d)

They didn't notice.