Stormalong
Why does Stormy feel like an outcast?
Stormy felt like he didn’t belong because he was a giant.
The events of the play take place
on a farm in New Jersey
What food product did James bring Uncle Romie?
pepper jelly
Who does Cara blame for letting the snake loose in the library?
She blames Mr. Winston.
Why does the author start the story describing that Jose “kicked like a roped steer” when he was born?
The author wants to suggest that Jose was moving since birth.
Why wasn’t The Lady of the Sea able to move?
A giant octopus grabbed the ship’s anchor.
Why did people crowd in front of Mr. Wilmuth’s house?
A giant metal object landed on the ground.
Why does Uncle Romie stay hidden away in his studio?
He is getting ready for a big show.
Who sold Cara the snake?
Jake Lambert
Why did Jose move to New York?
He dreamed of being an artist.
Why was there a shortage of lumber?
What happened to the men who approached the creature?
They were struck by fire.
What did James make for Uncle Romie's birthday?
He made a collage of New York.
Why can’t Cara take the book on snakes out of the library?
It is a reference book.
Why did students laugh at Jose at his school in America?
Jose couldn’t speak English well.
What is the author’s purpose for writing “Stormalong?”
The author wanted to tell a tall tale.
What are some reasons moviemakers purposely leave things out of frame or script?
The movie is too long.
What is one common thing between James and Uncle Romie?
They both like baseball, eating pepper jelly, and watching the trains.
How does Cara know that the snake is not dangerous?
It is a local snake and local snakes are not poisonous.
Why did Jose go to a new school?
His father got permission to work in the United States so Jose went to school there too.
What did Stormy do when the ship was stuck in the English Channel?
He ordered the crew to scrub the sides of the ship with soap.
What will happen if the movie uses slow music for a scene?
Viewers will start to feel calmer during the scene.
What do Uncle Romie’s paintings remind people of?
Families, friends, and special times.
Why did Cara decide to bring the snake into the library?
She wanted to compare the snake to the reference book.
What was Jose’s reaction when other children laughed at him?
He said he would learn English better than anyone else.