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Orange IRLA: Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain

Last updated almost 4 years ago
11 questions
Note from the author:
This is based on the IRLA reading system curriculum. This is specific for those in "orange".
Read the story Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain. The link is below, you will be prompted to sign in to ARC Bookshelf. As you read the story, answer the comprehension questions. You will see direct quotations appear in yellow speech bubbles while the author's fictional conversation and words in white.

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Chapter 1, Pages 6-13
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Choose the textual information that supports the information on the map from page 9.

For centuries the Wallowa band of Nez Perce lived peacefully in the valley. When the white man came, things started to change.

Settlers urged the US government to redraw the treaty boundaries. They wanted the gold to lie outside Nez Perce territory.

In 1863, the government persuaded several Nez Perce cheifs to sign a new treaty. The treaty took away most of their remaining land. The bands that signed moved to the Lapwal Indian Reservation in Idaho.
1

Why did the Nez Perce call the new treaty "Theif Treaty"?

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1

Choose the summary that best details the meaning of the following quote:

"You must stop your ears whenever you are asked to sign a treaty selling your home...This country holds your father's body. Never sell the bones of your mother and father" (10)

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1

Based on the context clues on page 11, what does the word appealed mean?

2

Why do you think the author used the direct quote "...wanted to fight rather than be driven like dogs from the land where they were born..."? What type of figurative language is this?

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Chapter 2, Pages 14-22
6

Sequence the events in order.

  1. Nez Perce members killed settlers
  2. Attempt to capture Chief Looking Glass and his band
  3. Battle of White Bird Canyon
  4. Nez Perce go to Bitterroot Valley
  5. After traveling south, settled at Bear Paw Mountain
  6. Nez Perce go to Big Hole Valley
3

How does the author use sensory details to describe the events of the battles. What is the effect on the audience? Explain using at least two examples of sensory details.

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Chapter 3, Pages 23-29
1

Why did Chief Joseph surrender? Choose the best answer.

3

What is the author’s opinion or point of view about the Nez Perce War? How does the author show her point of view? Explain using at least two details from the text to support your answer.

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Extras, Pages 30-34
1

After surrending, Chief Joseph was allowed to go back to his home in Oregon.

2

Why is Chief Joseph a famous leader in history? Explain using at least two examples.

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