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Thunder Rose Comprehension & Vocabulary

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

2.

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.

3.

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.

4.

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.

5.

What happened after Rose took the outlaws to the sheriff?

a)

She met Doc Hollerday.

b)

She created barbed wire.

c)

She made a thunderbolt from iron.

d)

She decided to do something about the lack of rain.

6.

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.

7.

In the story, Rose asked, "Is this the fork in the road with which I have my final supper?" What does that mean?

a)

She wonders if the challenge she is facing will destroy her.

b)

She is hungry and decides to eat supper.

c)

She is not sure which way she should turn.

d)

She realizes that this is her lucky day.

8.

Why is the setting of the Old West important to the story?

a)

The Old West provided open countryside to herd cattle.

b)

Since it was peaceful, the Old West was a good place to raise the family.

c)

The Old West had interesting people for Rose to meet.

d)

Since it was rough country, the Old West offered challenges to Rose.

9.

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.

10.

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.

11.

What type of story is "Thunder Rose?"

a)

SciFi

b)

Fairy Tale

c)

Tall Tale

d)

Non Fiction

12.

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.

13.

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

a)

jumped

b)

walked

c)

tossed

d)

yelled

14.

Choose the word that has about the same meaning as: highlighted

a)

obliged

b)

misled

c)

riled

d)

accentuated

15.

Choose the word that has about the same meaning as: grateful

a)

misled

b)

obliged

c)

commendable

d)

riled

16.

Choose the word that has about the same meaning as: tricked

a)

accentuated

b)

obliged

c)

misled

d)

riled

17.

Choose the word that has about the same meaning as: praiseworthy

a)

commendable

b)

riled

c)

accentuated

d)

obliged

18.

Choose the word that has about the same meaning as: irritated

a)

obliged

b)

misled

c)

commendable

d)

riled

19.

What problem did Rose face during the storm? a. b. c. d.

a)

She had one piece of iron rod left

b)

Rose lost her voice

c)

Tater grew sick

d)

Rose couldn’t catch her breath

20.

How does Rose defeat the tornado?

a)

Rose does not defeat the tornado

b)

Rose tells Tater to ride into the tornado

c)

Rose creates barbed wire

d)

Rose sings her special song

21.

What does Rose do with the melody that her parents sang to her the night she was born?

a)

Rose cries and screams.

b)

Rose saves the melody in her heart to see what she could do one day.

c)

Rose loves the song, but soon forgets the words.

22.

The author writes that "Rose woke up hungry as a bear in spring." What does this mean?

a)

Bears hibernate all winter, so they are very hungry in the spring. Rose must've felt hungry when she woke up.

b)

Bears hibernate all winter, so they want to grow a garden in the spring. Rose wanted to grow a garden of vegetables.

c)

Rose had hibernated all winter, and had woken up in the spring, just like a bear.

23.

What does the author want people to know about Thunder Rose?

a)

Thunder Rose is pretty and sweet to most people, but she is also very strong and brave.

b)

Thunder Rose is very pretty and sweet to most people, but she is also very mean and hateful.

c)

Thunder Rose is very pretty and sweet to most people, but she is also weak.

24.

Describe the storm Rose faces at the end of the story.

a)

The storm turns into 2 tornadoes and Rose begins to fear she may not be able to fight it.

b)

The storm has little rain and is made up of only thunder and lightning.

c)

The storm has only one small tornado and it doesn't cause much damage.

25.

What makes Rose's song mighty at the end of the story?

a)

Rose's song is mighty because it kills her enemies..

b)

Rose's song is mighty because it is a scary song.

c)

Rose's song is mighty because she feels confident when she beings to sing it.

26.

What is the central message, or moral, of "Thunder Rose?"

a)

Thunder Rose teaches us that we should destroy your enemies at all costs.

b)

Thunder Rose teaches us that we should be resourceful and have confidence in ourselves.

c)

Thunder Rose teaches us that we should sing to others, even when they try to hurt us.

d)

Thunder Rose teaches us that we should give up when things get hard.

27.
How do you know that Thunder Rose is a tall tale?
a)
It uses exaggerated language and larger than life characters.
b)
It takes place on a cattle ranch.
c)
It has cause/effect relationships.
d)
Thunder Rose is courageous and quick thinking.  
28.
How did Thunder Rose earn her name?
a)
She snored very loudly.
b)
She liked the name Rose.
c)
Both a and b.
d)
It was a family name.
29.
What is an exaggerated characteristic that Thunder Rose possesses?
a)
strength
b)
musical ability
c)
advanced development
d)
all of the above
30.
Rose runs "lightning-fast" is an example of what type of figurative language?
a)
personification
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
alliteration
d)
hyperbole
31.
What do you learn about Rose?
a)
She's not ordinary. She has special powers.
b)
She imagines being a super hero
c)
She loves to herd cows
32.
What message does the author want you to take away from the story?
a)
love conquers all things
b)
that you can do anything as long as you believe in yourself
c)
second chances only come to those who try
33.
What was one effect of the lack of rain?
a)
the clouds caused heavy storms
b)
the steer wouldn't move, the were getting angry
c)
the desperadoes stole the bulls
d)
the land began to dry, so the bulls ran wild
34.
The storms were a result of____
a)
The bulls stampering
b)
Rose demanding rain
c)
Rose, because the clouds were angered with her singing
d)
The clouds, because they didn't like being told what to do
35.
The main purpose of the lullaby Rose's parents sang was----
a)
to sing over things that annoyed them
b)
it was used to calm things down
c)
it taught Rose how to handle her anger
d)
it helped calm down her lasso 
36.
What trait best characterizes Rose? 
a)
Miserable
b)
Loving
c)
Ambitious 
d)
Lazy