Fallen Rock - Study Questions
Chapters 1-6
10 points T/F Fallen Rock is historical fiction.
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"What were the two books Larry was examining in the opening paragraphs? Do you think this might be an example of foreshadowing the two flashbacks that are coming later in the story?
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"Do you think Michelle's attitude about gassing up the car may play a part later on in the story?"
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Since you have learned about the Nez Per War in a previous assignment, did you notice anything interesting about the price of their gas and snacks in the Maverik Store? Look up the origin of the word Maverick. Do you think that Larry may have to be a 'maverick' in this story?
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Google the Nez Perce name for Chief Joseph. Do you see anything interesting in the comment the cashier made about the weather forecast? Do you think this might be symbolic as well? and in what way?
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What did the historical-site sign at Old Mountain Home say about the reason for the name being changed? and for relocating the town?20 points Short answe
Do you think the song 'Get Together' and the band name 'Youngbloods' contains any symbolism or foreshadowing?
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Michelle is freaked out by the drive along the cliffs leading down to Anderson Ranch Dam. Do you think that fear may play a part later on in the story - another example of foreshadowing? If you have google earth and know how to navigate it, follow the road down to Anderson Ranch Dam and then down to Indian Point. It is pretty interesting.
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What power company does Larry work for? What is the real name of the power company in Southern Idaho?
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Do you think Michelle's drawing interest and sketch at Indian Point has anything to do with future events in the story?
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What tribe is John Lightfoot from and what is his official position at the reservation?
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Where is the headquarters of the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho? Google it and look at a map and some images of the reservation. What river is it close to?
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Before Lightfoot started to explain the history of Fallen Rock and rendezvous the book says: "Lightfoot took a drink from the cup of water, and pushed it deep into the sand." Sand is sometimes used as a symbol for time, so what do you think this symbolic language means?
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What historical importance does Lightfoot say 'Indian Point' has? What did you learn about rendezvous and trading from Lightfoot's explanation?
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What are Gem State Power's plans for the South Fork of the Boise River below Indian Point?
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Chief Joseph's band was from the present day area named Wallowa Valley in Oregon. What does the name mean in the Nez Perce language?
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How does Lightfoot describe how Nez Perce history is recorded and passed down from generation to generation?
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Give an example of a figure of speech or example of foreshadowing that you found interesting.
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Fallen Rock
Historical FictionThis historical fiction novel tells the story of an Idaho family's encounter with a Nez Perce tribal leader and the revealing of a sacred site that lies along the South Fork of the Boise River. The local power company plans to destroy the site by bu...