Suggested Questions about the Rocky Mountains:

1. Why do you think Aunt Cécile hired a guide to take them into the Rocky Mountains?
2. Where are the Rocky Mountains located? Use a map or globe to find them.
3. Where is Denver? What is its altitude? Hint: The nickname of the city gives a clue.
4. Do any of the animals pictured in this scene live near you? Have you ever seen any?
5. Some of the mountains appear to have snow on top of them. Do you think it is winter? Why would snow appear only in some higher elevations?