06 Literature Booklet Grade 2

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RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI
MAKE THE CONNECTION.
People face difficult situations in all kinds of ways. The expressions Pick yourself up,
dust yourself off, and start all over again, Run for your life and Circle the wagons suggest
different strategies for dealing with tough situations.
What would you do?
If you were facing a bully, would you:
a) Run the other way? __________
b) Get help from your family and friends? __________
c) Face your opponent and fight? __________
d) Try to use logic and reasoning to reach an agreement? __________
e) Use a strategy other than the ones listed above? Which?
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Comment your ideas with the class.

INTERACT WITH A LITERARY TEXT

Plot Diagram Keeping track of the major elements of the plot will help you retell the story. Fill
out the plot diagram below after you read Rikki-tikki-tavi.

Basic Situation and Conflict:

Complications (problems, events):

Climax (crisis, big event):

Resolution

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COMPREHENSION

On the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items.

______ 1. According to this story, what two animals is a mongoose like?
A A tailorbird and a rabbit B A cat and a weasel
C A rabbit and a weasel D A muskrat and a cat

______ 2. Which event directly leads up to Rikki-tikkis living in the house with Teddy and his
parents?
A A snake attacks Teddy. B Rikki eats a banana on the veranda.
C A summer flood washes Rikki out of his burrow. D Darzee tells Rikki about his lost baby.

______ 3. Why is Rikki-tikki not afraid of fighting the snakes?
A He instinctively knows how to fight them. B His mother taught him how to fight cobras.
C Many of his childhood friends were snakes. D Darzee and his wife tell him how to fight.

______ 4. Why does Nag hide in the bathroom?
A He wants to surprise the mongoose by attacking him in the house.
B He is angry at his wife and wants to get away from her.
C He wants to kill Teddys father when he comes to the bathroom in the morning.
D He is lost and wants to wait until daylight to find his way out of the house.
______ 5. Which of the following events causes the war in this story?
A The cobras want to kill Rikki-tikki before he kills them.
B The cobras killed Darzee, and the other animals want revenge.
C The family decides to rid the garden of all the snakes.
D Nag and Nagaina fight with each other about their eggs.

______ 6. The narrator makes the animal characters seem human by
A telling how the animals have strong loyalties and conflicts
B explaining that Rikki-tikkis eyes grow red when he is angry
C explaining where the animals live in the garden
D showing how Rikki-tikki lives in the bungalow
______ 7. If Teddys father had not used his ______ , Rikki-tikki might have _____
A wits, laughed B gun, been killed
C common sense, stayed inside D stick, given up

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______ 8. Why is it unwise for a mongoose to follow a cobra into a hole?
A Amongoose is frightened of dark places.
B The hole might open up or widen, allowing the cobra to turn and strike.
C The red ants that live in the hole might attack the mongoose.
D The earth in the hole is dark and moist.

______ 9. Darzees wife and Nagaina are similar because they both
A stay in their nests and care for their young
B plot with their husbands to kill Rikki-tikki
C take action when their husbands fail
D worry about the presence of humans in the bungalow

______ 10. The birds and frogs in the garden rejoice at the end of the story because they are
A afraid that Rikki-tikki might be killed
B overjoyed that the snakes are dead
C trying to wake Rikki-tikki from his long nap
D attempting to communicate with Teddys mother and father
______ 11. Which of the following is not a conflict or source of conflict in the story?
A Teddys parents argue about keeping Rikki-tikki.
B The cobras eat one of Darzees eggs.
C The cobras plot to kill the family.
D Darzee builds his nest high up in the tree.

______ 12. Which of the following statements about conflict is true about the story?
A Conflict cannot be avoided. B Conflict is caused by lack of communication.
C Conflict is healthy for everyone. D Conflict is caused by hurt feelings.

______ 13. The climax of this story occurs when
A Nag hides in the bathroom
B Teddys parents praise Rikki-tikki for saving Teddys life
C Rikki-tikki smashes two eggs
D Rikki-tikki follows Nagaina into the hole

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SONG OF THE TREES
MAKE THE CONNECTION.

Complete the chart to show your opinion about the following statements.

Totally
Disagree
Partially
Agree
Totally
Agree
1. People gain self-respect by standing up for their
beliefs.

2. Given the chance, most people will never take
advantage of another person.

3. Some people are treated unfairly because of the
color of their skin.

4. Nobody owns the earth.

Explain your answers to the group.
Story Map
Make a story map outlining the plot of Song of the Trees using the graphic organizer below.

Main Characters

Event 1

Event 2

Event 3

Event 4

Climax

Resolution

Conflicts

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COMPREHENSION
______ 1. Song of the Trees is set
A in the South during the 1830s B in the north woods around the turn of the century
C in the South during the 1930s D in the north woods in the present

______ 2. Mr. Logan is away from the family because
A he has gone to take care of his parents
B he is in prison
C the only job he can find is away from home
D a neighbor has threatened him, and he is in hiding

______ 3. Cassie loves the trees because
A she thinks she hears them sing their tales B they are worth money
C they belong to her family D they are not important to her brothers

______ 4. Which of the following statements is the best generalization about Cassies feelings
toward the trees?
A She wants them cut down. B She likes them because they produce gum.
C She admires them because they are so tall. D She believes they are like human beings.

______ 5. Which of the following statements about the Logans is not true?
A The children are willing to take risks when an important issue is at stake.
B The children respect their parents.
C The Logans are poor because they are not willing to work.
D The land is important to the familys survival.

______ 6. What does Mr. Logan do before talking to Mr. Andersen?
A He visits the sheriff.
B He goes home to see his wife.
C He sets sticks of dynamite throughout the forest.
D He sells the trees to someone else at a higher price.
______ 7. Mr. Logan is best described as
A lucky B brave and honorable C wild and crazy D desperate

______ 8. Mr. Andersen and his men finally leave because
A they decide that Mr. Logan is right B they think Mr. Logan might blow up the forest
C they are going to get the sheriff D they do not really need Mr. Logans trees

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______ 9. What does Cassie learn about growing up after this incident?
A Adults do not have to fight to settle their differences.
B Adulthood is filled with easy decisions.
C Money is more important than self-respect.
D Self-respect is more important than money.
______ 10. One important theme in the story is
A money can help you get what you want
B everyone has to deal with prejudice
C children may be in danger if they do not obey their parents
D personal honor is more important than wealth

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THE SMALLEST DRAGON BOY P. 47 - 59
MAKE THE CONNECTION
An underdog is supposed to be a loser - so when an underdog unexpectedly wins, lets
say, in sports, sports reporters and fans make a big fuss. In fact, most of us love to see
underdogs win - maybe because we identify with them. Do you remember anybody like this?
Write about someone you know who was an underdog but unexpectedly triumphed.
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Character-Traits Chart

A character trait is a quality in a person that cant be seen. Generosity, cruelty,
kindness, jealousy, shyness all are character traits. Sometimes a writer will tell you directly
what a characters traits are, but more often traits are revealed through what a character says
and does. When you read how a character faces a challenge or reacts to loss, you discover
what kind of person he or she is.
The chart on the next page lists key details from the story that reveal something about
Keevan. Make inferences about what these details reveal about Keevan. Then, list and explain
Keevans character traits below each event.

Character: Keevan
What Keevan Does What Keevan Says

What the
Writer Says

What Others Say

Keevan drags himself
to the Impression with
a broken leg.

You better make
sure a dragon sees
you this time, Beterli.

Keevan enjoys
listening to the oldest
dragonriders.

You may be the
smallest dragonrider
ever, young Kvan,
Flar said, but youre
one of the bravest.
Trait Trait Trait Trait

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COMPREHENSION


______ 1. The great winged dragons were created to
A protect the planet from outside attacks B provide practice for warriors
C prevent internal conflicts D prevent accidents

______ 2. How are riders chosen for each dragon?
A The riders select their own dragons.
B Riders and dragons are matched, based on their size.
C Dragons select their own riders.
D The Weyrwoman Lessa makes the selection.

______ 3. Why does Keevan fear that he wont get a dragon?
A The Weyrwoman Lessa does not like him. B He is very small.
C He has a history of fighting with other boys. D He is a foster child.

______ 4. The most impressive and important dragons are the
A blue dragons B newborn dragons C green dragons D bronze dragons

______ 5. Impression time takes place when the
A sands get hot B boys and girls reach age sixteen
C dragons learn to fly D dragons are hatched

______ 6. At an Impression the dragon selects a rider by
A asking Lessa B using telepathic communication
C guessing the candidates age D challenging the candidates strength

______ 7. When Beterli attacks Keevan, Beterli
A is not allowed to participate in the Impression B blames Keevan for the attack
C is punished by Mende D is forced to accept a green dragon

______ 8. What special power does Lessa have?
A She can predict which dragon will select which candidate.
B She can tame dragons.
C She can hear each dragons thoughts.
D She can ride with the queen dragon.

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______ 9. Why can Keevan be considered the underdog in the story?
A He has already been to several hatchings.
B His father was never chosen to be a dragonrider.
C There are seventy-two candidates and only forty eggs.
D He is the smallest candidate for dragonrider.

______ 10. What is the lesson we can learn from The Smallest Dragonboy?
A Some people are born lucky.
B Self-serving people are always punished.
C In spite of obstacles, people can realize their dreams.
D Some people suffer more than others.

______ 11. You can infer that Keevan wants to prove himself because he
A has already failed before B has many enemies among teens as well as adults
C is short and young D comes from a famous and well-respected family

______ 12. Because of Keevans character and his attitude, readers can predict that he will
A be picked by a strong dragon B not attend the Impression
C fight Beterli and defeat him D not be picked by a dragon

______ 13. What is the most important difference between Keevans character and Beterlis
character?
A Beterli is not certain that he wants to be a dragonboy, while Keevan is sure.
B Keevan is determined, but Beterli is stubborn as well as smart.
C Beterli is selfish and mean, while Keevan is fair and good-hearted.
D Keevan is weak, while Beterli is more powerful.

______ 14. Heth chooses Keevan as his dragonrider because
A he knows how badly Keevan wants to be a dragonrider
B Keevan is the smallest boy so he is the lightest
C Keevans father was a dragonrider
D Keevan is gentle, kind, and courageous

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THREE SKELETON KEY P. 65 76
MAKE THE CONNECTION
Movies, TV and books are full of horror tales. You might think that horror stories are
something new, but since ancient times, storytellers have scared people with them. If you were
writing a horror story or directing a horror movie, what details would you use to create a scary
setting?
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Foreshadowing Chart
When you read a suspenseful story, you notice clues that foreshadow, or hint at, later
events. Sometimes, though, the author gives misleading clues to add suspense and surprise to
a story. When you retell a story of suspense, make sure you include all of these clues.
Fill out the following foreshadowing chart after you read Three Skeleton Key.
Foreshadowing Clues Predictions
1.

2.

3.

Climax Foreshadowed

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COMPREHENSION

______ 1. Why does the narrator take the job at Three Skeleton Key?
A He wants to set aside some money before he gets married.
B He wants to protect the lighthouse.
C He wants to watch the ships sail in the nighttime.
D He is sent there to find three escaped convicts.

______ 2. Why is it unusual for the lighthouse keepers to see a ship in their waters?
A Sailors are afraid of the Flying Dutchman.
B Sailors know that there are many rats on the island.
C The waters are treacherous.
D The island is off-limits to sailors.

______ 3. Why does the narrator watch the Cornelius de Witt with tears in his eyes?
A He knows that all the men on board the ship are dead.
B He knows that the ship is about to be wrecked.
C He knows that the rats are on board the ship.
D He had once served on the ship.

______ 4. How does the narrator convince us that the sea rats in this story are of the worst
possible sort?
A He tells of the two terrier dogs on a Dutch ship that were eaten by sea rats.
B He says that sea rats are worse than land rats.
C He says that the rats are able to scratch and tear through wood, metal, and glass.
D He says that Dutch sea rats eat dogs, cats, men, sharks, and one another.

______ 5. The narrators descriptions of the window in the lantern room imply that the
A thick glass will keep the rats out B skeletons will open the window
C window will collapse D rats will eat the glass

______ 6. How do the rats first get inside the lighthouse?
A They dig a tunnel under the lighthouse.
B They eat a hole through the door.
C The metal sheeting that was sealing the window gives way.
D Crazed by the sight of the rats, Le Gleo opens the door.

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______ 7. Why do the officers and crew of the first patrol boat look at the lighthouse with a
horrified expression?
A Sharks are circling the island.
B The light is completely covered by a seething mass of rats.
C Sharks are hungrily devouring the rats.
D They see the skeletons of the three lighthouse keepers.

______ 8. When some rats return defeated from the attack on the patrol boat, the narrator
says that the other rats greeted them with shrill cries . . . with . . . a derisive note . . . . The
author is showing that the rats
A can laugh B have humanlike qualities
C do not like each other D have begun to attack each other

______ 9. All of the following strategies are used to rescue the three men from the island
except
A the crew tempt the rats onto a barge filled with meat
B the lighthouse keepers set fire to the island
C the crew drench the barge with gasoline and then set it on fire
D the crew shoot any escaping rats and leave the rest to be eaten by the sharks

______ 10. What becomes of the three lighthouse attendants?
A One man returns to the key; two refuse to go back to the lighthouse.
B Two men return to Three Skeleton Key; the third man dies.
C One man returns to the key; one goes insane; one dies.
D Two men return to the island; the third man is too frightened to return.

______ 11. Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?
A A man dreams of the three convicts skeletons.
B Some of the rats fall into the ocean and are eaten by the sharks.
C The narrator sees the Dutch ship heading for the island.
D The narrator sees a tug pulling a barge covered with raw meat.

______ 12. Which of the following details found early in the story enables you to predict that
Three Skeleton Key will be a frightening tale?
A The history of the rock B The narrators history
C The work that had to be done at the lighthouse D The revolving beam of light

______ 13. In a story filled with suspense, the reader feels
A sadness about the fate of the characters B anxious curiosity
C overwhelming joy D sure about the outcome
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A DAYS WAIT P 81 - 83
MAKE THE CONNECTION
Have you or anyone near you been very sick? How did you feel? What did you think at
that moment? What were you afraid of? Write about your experience.
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People respond to fear in different ways Schatz fears that he is going to die. On the left
side of the chart below, describe how Schatz responds to his fear of dying. On the right side of
the chart, write some different ways that people might respond in the same situation.
How Schatz responds to his fear Other ways people might respond in the
same situation

1. While Schatz thinks hes dying, Papa goes hunting. In your opinion, how would Papas
actions be different if he, too, were afraid that Schatz was going to die? What do you think
Papa would say or do?
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COMPREHENSION

_____ 1. Why does Schatz feel miserable?
a) He is sick with fever. b) Papa scolded him.
c) He ate some rotten meat. d) He fell and bumped his head.

_____ 2. Schatzs father first knows that Schatz is ill when:
a) the doctor comes.
b) the doctor takes Schatzs temperature.
c) Schatz does not listen to his father read.
d) Schatz comes into his parents bedroom to shut the windows.

_____ 3. Schatz thinks he is going to die because:
a) his father sends for the doctor.
b) his father will not go out of his room.
c) French schoolboys told him that very high fever is deadly.
d) he has never been that sick before.

_____ 4. The title A Days Wait, indicates:
a) how long the father waits for Schatz to feel better.
b) the exact time covered in the story.
c) Schatzs believing that he has only a short time to live.
d) Schatzs waiting for the medicine to make him feel better

_____ 5. In A Days Wait, Hemingway is concerned with the:
a) meaning of death b) power of parents
c) effects of illness d) fears of children

_____ 6. All of the following details support Schatzs revelation that he is going to die except:
a) his face is extremely white after the doctors visit.
b) he cannot pay attention when his father reads.
c) he wants everyone he knows to visit.
d) he stares at the foot of the bed and looks strange.

_____ 7. Which of the following events best shows that Schatz wants to live?
a) He asks for more medicine. b) He struggles to stay awake.
c) He tells Papa that he refuses to die d) He begs for a better doctor.

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_____ 8. Which of the following does not show Schatzs concern for his family?
a) He closes the window in Papas room.
b) He will not let any other family members enter his sickroom.
c) He is emotional and cries often on the second day of his illness
d) He doesnt want Papa to be worried by watching him grow worse

_____ 9. What can we tell about Papas character from the things he says to Schatz?
a) He wants to comfort Schatz when he learns of the boys fears.
b) He is a fair man who loves animals and cares equally for everyone in the family.
c) He cares more about hunting than about Schatz.
d) He thinks that Schatzs fear of dying is funny.

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From Homesick p. 105 116
Make the Connection
Suppose you had to live for a time in another country, far away from the place you call home.
In the chart below, write at least 5 pros and 5 cons of living in another culture.
PROS CONS


Jean is homesick for America, even though she has never been there. In the outline of
the USA below, describe some experiences or events that Jean expects to find in America that
she doesnt have in China. In the outline of East Asia, describe some experiences or events
that Jean finds in China but doesnt expect to find in America. In the center, write experiences
or events that Jean will find America and China have in common.
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If Jean moved to America to live with her grandmother, what do you think she would miss
about China? On the lines provided, write a letter from Jean in America to her parents in
China. The letter should say what Jean misses about China.
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COMPREHENSION

_____ 1. When Jean grows up, she wants to be:
a) the president of the United States. b) a teacher
c) a boat captain d) a writer

_____ 2. Jean is excited when she does something she never dreamed of before. What does
she do that excites her so much?
a) She pretends to lead and imaginary Great Dane down the Bund.
b) She sings American lyrics that fit the tune of God Save the King.
c) She learns to tie French knots for her embroidered flowers.
d) She finds the skeletal framework of a partly built Chinese junk.

_____ 3. The one thing that Jean likes about her teacher, Miss Williams, is that:
a) she, too, does not like Ian Forbes. b) she is not British.
c) she makes them memorize poetry. d) she knows how to do embroidery, too.

_____ 4. An example of the meaning of When in Rome, do as the Romans do is:
a) singing God Save the King. b) teaching Lin Nai-Nai to speak English.
c) writing to her grandmother. d) playing the song Chopsticks.

_____ 5. Which of the following is not a source of conflict for Jean?
a) her fear of Ian Forbes. b) her dislike of China
c) her homesickness for America d) her opinion of Miss Williams

_____ 6. Which of the following opinions can be inferred about the authors parents?
a) They disapprove of their daughters actions and ideas.
b) They fear that their daughter will start a revolution.
c) They want their daughter to act as if she is British.
d) They support their daughters plan at the end of the story.

_____ 7. All of the following are facts within the context of Homesick except:
a) the author wants others to think she is a foreign devil.
b) the Mud Flats sometimes flood.
c) the author yearns for America
d) the authors father has a globe in his study

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_____ 8. What is an autobiography?
a) It is a story of a persons life told by another person.
b) It is a story of a fictitious persons life.
c) It is a story of a persons life written by that very person.
d) It is a story of a persons life written by historians.

_____ 9. Jean Fritz writes about her personal experiences in China. This is an example of
a) an autobiography b) feature story
c) a biography d) fiction

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From Barrio Boy p. 125 129
Make the Connection
What would you do if you lived in a place where you did not speak the language? Write
down the strategies you would use to communicate with other persons.
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Interact with a Literary Text
Main-Idea Graphic
Most nonfiction prose pieces are written to present a main idea. Sometimes main ideas
are directly stated. More often you have to think about the key details in a text and infer the
main idea that all the details add up to.
Fill out the following graphic with key details from Barrio Boy. What main idea do they add
up to? Write the main idea in the middle box. Then write a key statement from the text that
supports the main idea.

What Miss Ryan does: What other teachers do:
Key Statement:
Main Idea:

What Miss Hopley does: How Ernesto feels
about Miss Ryan:

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Comprehension

______ 1. Ernesto is nervous about starting school in America because
A he does not speak English B the school is in a bad neighborhood
C he is not a good student D he wants to go back to Mexico

______ 2. In what way is Ernesto like the other students in his class?
A He is impressed with Miss Ryans height.
B He does not know English and needs private lessons.
C He is afraid of the principal.
D He is ashamed that he is a foreigner.

______ 3. How is Ernestos school in California different from his school in Mexico?
A The teachers in California are tall and strict.
B The school in California has a shingled roof and automatic doors.
C The school in Mexico has a female principal.
D The school in California does not have many foreign students.

______ 4. How does Miss Ryan react when Ernesto tries to compare English and Spanish
pronunciations?
A She punishes Ernesto for speaking Spanish.
B She listens and tries to pronounce the Spanish words.
C She asks the class for the pronunciation of other words.
D She does not let Ernesto change the subject from English.

______ 5. One of the main reasons why students from all cultures feel safe being themselves
at the school is that
A the teachers are very strict
B the boys dont fight
C the students learn that they can be Americans without giving up their traditions
D criminals are punished harshly

______ 6. The insults that Galarza says the children learn from the elders probably refer to a
persons
A income level B education C race or ethnic background D intelligence

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______ 7. Which of the following statements is a fact?
A Then Miss Hopley did a formidable thing.
B She had thin lips that moved like steel springs.
C He was ... faintly obnoxious.
D One of my pals ... [was] Kazushi, whose parents spoke only Japanese.

______ 8. Miss Ryan had a radiant, no-nonsense character. Why is this statement an
opinion?
A It is the authors personal belief. B It can be verified in a book or other reference text.
C It can be proven true or false. D It is positive, not negative.

______ 9. Who is the barrio boy in the title?
A Ernesto B All of Ernestos friends C All Mexicans D All immigrants

______ 10. Miss Ryan can best be described as
A stern but effective B prejudiced and cunning
C incompetent but determined D caring and competent

______ 11. Which of the following is not true in this account from Barrio Boy?
A The author made up a story that seems true.
B The events in the story really did happen to the author.
C Many people have experiences similar to the ones Ernesto describes.
D By reading this story, Americans born here can learn how some immigrants feel.

______ 12. From the way the narrator tells this story, you can infer that Ernesto
A wishes that he and his family still lived in Mexico
B had a difficult, unhappy childhood in America
C learns to like school in America
D learns to distrust people outside school

______ 13. This selection is told from the
A omniscient point of view B objective point of view
C first-person point of view D limited third-person point of view

______ 14. Barrio Boy is an autobiography because
A it is the story of a persons life written by someone else
B it is a true story that uses many facts
C it is objective rather than subjective
D it is the story of a persons life written by that person

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Fish Cheeks p. 135 - 137
Make the Connection
A girl is walking down the hall at school. The hall is full of students exchanging books for
the next class session. She spots a boy shes been dying to meet coming toward her. The boy,
who is with his friends, smiles at her. They are almost right next to each other when she slips,
loses her balance and falls to the floor in a clumsy heap. How could a moment like this
possible have a positive outcome?
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Events Chart
In the essay Fish Cheeks, the topic is a Christmas dinner. The events in this essay are
told in chronological order, the order in which they happened. As with all essays, this one is
told to make a point.

The narrators mother invites Roberts family for Christmas dinner.
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What is the writers point?

COMPREHENSION

______ 1. Why does Amy ignore Robert when he first comes to her house?
A She is too shy to look at him. B She really doesnt like him.
C She is ashamed of her familys poor home. D She has been taught to act that way.

______ 2. For Christmas, Amy prays for
A Robert and a tweed miniskirt B Robert and a slim, American nose
C Robert and an American-style turkey D Robert and a family like Roberts

______ 3. The best example of the difference between Chinese and American culture is
shown when
A Amys family wrap their gifts in rumpled paper
B Amy wears a miniskirt
C the two families gather
D Amys father belches to show his appreciation of the food

______ 4. Most descriptions of food in Fish Cheeks produce mental images that are
A delightful B ordinary C unusual D confusing

______ 5. The phrase that does not describe the Chinese dinner in the essay is
A white sponges of tofu B roasted turkey
C slimy rock cod D soaking dried fungus

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______ 6. The authors statement that her family arrives in a clamor of doorbells and rumpled
Christmas packages appeals to the senses of
A sight and taste B taste and smell
C sight and hearing D touch and smell

______ 7. Which of the following best describes a mental image of how Amy probably looked
at the end of the dinner?
A Pale, with downcast eyes B Exhausted, with black circles under her eyes
C Flushed, with a big smile D Energetic, with a lively expression on her face

______ 8. Though the dinner seems painful to Amy at the time, how does she view it later?
A She views it as even more unpleasant.
B She has forgotten the incident.
C She has blown it all out of proportion.
D She is impressed that her mother prepared her favorite foods.

______ 9. The title Fish Cheeks indicates all of the following except
A the difference between Chinese and American customs
B Amys embarrassment over her familys customs
C Amys name for herself after the Christmas feast
D Amys favorite part of the fish

______ 10. Which of the following new titles best fits Fish Cheeks?
A Culture Clash B My Favorite Memory C A Good Time D A Very Special Christmas

______ 11. The author creates humor by
A making fun of Robert
B making fun of herself and her parents
C comparing and contrasting Chinese and American customs
D explaining the true meaning of family holidays

______ 12. This selection is
A fiction B nonfiction C not true to life D a novella

______ 13. All of the following characteristics fit Fish Cheeks except
A formal tone B brief C humorous D concerned with one subject

______ 14. Fish Cheeks is best classified as
A poetry B prose C a short story D an essay

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Names / Nombres p. 145 - 148
Make the Connection
Write about your family name, given name, nickname, or pet name. Explain when and
how you got the name and how you feel about it. Is it an accurate representation of who you
are?
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Details Map Fill in the following map with details from Names/Nombres. Then review those
details and identify the writers perspective on her topic.
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COMPREHENSION

______ 1. Julia Alvarezs family is from
A Spain B Bermuda C the Middle East D the Dominican Republic

______ 2. How does Julia feel about the nicknames her friends give her?
A She hates to hear her friends mispronounce her name.
B She dislikes all nicknames.
C She sees the nicknames as a sign of popularity.
D She would prefer that her friends call her Juliet.

______ 3. According to the passage, in the late 1960s, Americans began to treat Third World
names
A rudely B indifferently C with more respect D as if they were silly

______ 4. Which of the following statements does not show the importance of names in
Caribbean culture?
A Julias name reflects many generations of her family.
B Julia allows her friends to call her Judy.
C Julia has the same name as her mother.
D Mauricia combines the names of both grandmothers.

______ 5. Why was Alvarezs mother embarrassed in the hospital after giving birth to her first
daughter?
A She thought her babys name was too noisy. B Her baby was named after a relative.
C The other babies were more attractive. D Julias family was poor.

______ 6. Which of the following statements best describes Julia?
A She was born in the United States. B She is ashamed of her heritage.
C She is proud of her name. D She graduated from high school.

______ 7. In the essay, which of the following is an example of ethnicity being in?
A A stranger corrects Julias pronunciation of her own sisters name.
B Julias classmate asks her to pronounce her name in Spanish.
C The young mothers think the name Mauricia is odd.
D Julias large family comes to her graduation.

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______ 8. What happens last in the essay?
A Julias parents become homesick.
B Julias family gives her a graduation party.
C Julia has a difficult time introducing her family to her friends.
D Julia becomes popular with her classmates.

______ 9. The essays main idea is best stated as
A people had trouble pronouncing Julias name
B it is rude for people to mispronounce names
C Julias life is influenced by two cultures
D many authors have unusual names

______ 10. The writer chose the title Names/Nombres to
A show that she speaks both Spanish and English
B emphasize the importance of speaking two languages
C show that she has a name in Spanish and a name in English
D emphasize the importance of adapting to a new culture while keeping your heritage

______ 11. Alvarez relates the events from her
A fathers point of view B sisters point of view
C mothers point of view D own point of view

______ 12. What is the narrators relationship to the story?
A She is a participant. B She is a bystander.
C She is completely uninvolved. D She is involved to a small extent.

______ 13. Names/Nombres is told from the
A first-person point of view B third-person limited point of view
C omniscient point of view D third person unlimited point of view

______ 14. All of the following sentences help you identify the point of view except
A By the time I was in high school, I was a popular kid, and it showed in my name.
B Sometimes, American tongues found even that mispronunciation tough to say and called
her Maria or Marsha or Maudy from her nickname Maury.
C My little sister, Ana, had the easiest time of all.
D Our first few years in the States, though, ethnicity was not yet in.

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The Naming of Names p. 153 - 163
Make the Connection
Look over the map of Tamaulipas. Pick out and list some unusual names. Consider the
names of roads, rivers, mountains, and towns. Discuss these names with your group. How
does each name reflect the culture of the people who have lived in the region?
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How do places get their names? In the story, rivers, mountains, and oceans on Mars are
named after Earths famous politicians and businessmen. Below is a map of Tamaulipas.
Rename the rivers, mountains, lakes and cities. Use the names of people who are important to
you.

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COMPREHENSION

____ 1. How is Harry Bittering different from the other Earth people on Mars?
a) He is the only one who can build a rocket.
b) He is the only one who is afraid of living on Mars.
c) He is the only one who lets his children change their names.
d) He is the only one who does not want to return to Earth.

____ 2. Which of the following may mean that Harrys children are changing to fit their new
setting faster than the adults?
a) They have forgotten the language and customs they learned on Earth.
b) They do not want to help build the rocket and return to Earth.
c) They feel strongly about changing their names to Martian names.
d) They refuse to eat anything except Martian-grown foods.

____ 3. Which of the following shows that Harry resists the effects of living on Mars?
a) Harry allows his children to change their names to Martian names.
b) Harry decides to wait until autumn to continue work on the rocket.
c) Harry is angry when the other men will not help him with his work.
d) harry finds himself thinking favorably about the blue marble villa.

____ 4. When a rocket from Earth lands on Mars, the changed humans,
a) live in a modern, blue marble city b) are ready to return to Earth
c) have built a rocket d) do not speak English to each other.

____ 5. Ray Bradbury may have chosen the title The Naming of Names to show:
a) the importance of adapting b) the strangeness of Mars
c) how children do not like Earth names d) how original names do not disappear

____ 6. When Harry is described as standing on the edge of a sea, ready to wade in and be
drowned, the reader understands that he is:
a) ashamed of his family b) frightened of Mars
c) looking forward to a new life d) a terrible swimmer

____ 7. The reader understands that the Martians learn English quickly because they
a) have a gift for languages b) have been studying it
c) once were human beings d) can read the rocket mens thoughts

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____ 8. Which of the following adjectives best describes the setting of this story?
a) appalling b) rumpled c) strange d) scary

____ 9. The setting of this story is
a) based on fact b) an impossibility
c) currently possible d) from the authors imagination

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After Twenty Years p. 193 - 197
Make the Connection
Imagine that you write an advice column for your school newspaper. One day you
receive the following letter from someone at school.
Dear Advisor,
Last Friday, I saw my friend Lucy (not her real name) take a wallet that was left on the
cafeteria table. I know she needs the money because her dad is unemployed at the
moment. I dont know what to do! I mean, I want to do whats right, but I dont know how
to handle this. She has never done something like this before.
Sincerely, Confused and Cant Sleep
Answer the letter suggesting ways to solve this problem.
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Questionnaire This story is told by an omniscient narrator who knows all the storys
secrets. Complete the questionnaire to examine the way the point of view affects the theme of
After Twenty Years.

1. What pronouns does the narrator use to describe the story characters?
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2. Does the narrator reveal the inner thoughts of any of the characters? Explain.
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3. How might this story differ if it were told by the policeman? List at least three points of
difference, including what you would know and what you would not know.
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4. How might this story be different if it were told from Silky Bobs point of view? List at least
three points of difference, including what you would know and what you would not know.
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COMPREHENSION

______ 1. Which of the following statements best describes Silky Bobs reasons for returning
to New York City?
A He has come to see his dying mother. B He is trying to avoid being arrested.
C He is meeting a girlfriend. D He is hoping to meet an old friend.

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______ 2. Why is the scene where Bob lights a match important?
A It is when the police officer recognizes Bob as a criminal.
B It lets readers know that he smokes.
C It shows that the story takes place at night.
D It increases the suspense and adds mystery.

______ 3. What makes Bob stand out?
A He has a limp. B He has a small white scar.
C He has a large Roman nose. D He is very tall.

______ 4. Bobs detailed explanation to the first police officer about his presence in the
doorway suggests
A he feels guilty about not staying in touch with his old friend
B the police officer immediately recognizes him as a wanted criminal
C he is afraid of getting in trouble with the police
D he likes to talk about his past

______ 5. Bob feels that his old friend Jimmy Wells is a
A real genius B true friend
C go-getter, always making clever deals D razor-sharp wit

______ 6. Jimmy Wells is a
A police officer in uniform B criminal
C plain-clothes police officer D restaurant owner

______ 7. What does Bob notice about his old friend that is different?
A He has grown taller. B He is bald.
C He has a beard. D He now wears glasses.

______ 8. How can you predict that Jimmy will do the right thing?
A Jimmy questions Bob for a long time.
B Bob describes Jimmy as true, dependable, and good.
C Jimmy is suspicious of Bob.
D Jimmy envies Bobs diamond jewelry.

______ 9. Which of the following statements best describes what Jimmy and Bob have in
common?
A Both wish the old restaurant had not been torn down. B Both love New York City.
C Both keep their promise to meet. D Both have made large fortunes.

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______ 10. Why wont Jimmy arrest Bob?
A Jimmy knows that Bob isnt really guilty of anything.
B Jimmy isnt a real police officer.
C Jimmy is going off duty.
D Jimmy cant bring himself to turn in a friend.

______ 11. Who is telling this story?
A Jimmy Wells B Silky Bob C An unnamed narrator D The second police officer

______ 12. Which sentence reveals the storys point of view?
A The policeman on the beat moved up the avenue impressively.
B I dined here at Big Joe Bradys with Jimmy Wells, my best chum ...
C Ill be on my way.
D I should say not!

______ 13. You can tell this story is told from the omniscient point of view because
A readers know every characters thoughts
B readers see events through Jimmys eyes only
C readers see events though Bobs eyes only
D the writer uses the first-person pronoun I

______ 14. How would the story change if it were told from the first-person point of view?
A Readers would get a more complete description of the characters.
B Readers would see events through every characters eyes.
C Readers would get an incomplete description of the characters.
D Readers would see events through one characters eyes only.
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A Mason-Dixon Memory p. 206 - 211
Make the Connection
Have you ever been discriminated? Have you ever been excluded from an event because
of your age, your gender, your size, or any other reason? How did you feel? Write about your
experience.

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Interact with an Informational Text
Comparison Chart
In A Mason-Dixon Memory, Clifton Davis describes two experiences with discrimination.
To see how the experiences are alike and to come up with the main idea of the essay, fill in the
chart below.

Experience Friends Response
Dondr Green

Member of:

What friends say and do:

Segregated place:

Coach Murphys decision:

Greens reaction to friends:

Clifton Davis

Member of:

What friends say and do:

Segregated place:

Chaperones decision:

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COMPREHENSION

______ 1. In this selection, the difference between the North and the South is that
A in the North, there is no racial prejudice
B in the North, African Americans are not allowed in some public places
C in the South, whites and African Americans are never friends
D in the South, African Americans are not allowed in some public places

______ 2. When Cliftons chaperon tells Clifton that he cannot go to the park, she shows that
A she does not like Clifton
B she is upset with the parks discriminatory policy
C she is upset that she cannot go to visit the Lincoln Memorial
D she is nervous about the water balloons

______ 3. Frank does not go to the amusement park because
A he thinks that standing by Clifton is more important than having fun
B he feels guilty about throwing water balloons
C he is afraid that he will lose Cliftons friendship
D he has also been excluded from the park

______ 4. What evidence does the story offer that many people were outraged by what
happened to Dondr?
A He was asked to write an article about his experience.
B He was given a scholarship to an expensive college.
C Laws were passed to prevent the same thing from happening again.
D He was invited to play golf at many other country clubs.

______ 5. In the selection, Clifton and Dondr and their friends fight bigotry by:
A signing petitions against it B picketing in front of places that discriminate
C distributing pamphlets about equal rights D refusing to go along with it

______ 6. Clifton uses a flashback so the reader
A can be challenged with the two story lines
B can predict the outcome of Dondrs speech
C does not lose interest in the story
D can understand that Clifton and Dondr are the same person

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______ 7. Based on details in the introduction to the story, you can reasonably predict that
Dondrs teammates:
A will support him and will refuse to play B will ask him to stop making his speech
C will insist on playing immediately D will rebel against their coach

______ 8. Which of the following items is the best basis for predicting what happens to
Dondr?
A Cliftons efforts to raise money for his trip
B Cliftons story about his experience with the amusement park
C the boys dropping water balloons on tourists
D the chaperones insensitive attitude about Cliftons situation

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The No-Guitar Blues p. 217 - 222
Make the Connection
Suppose there is something you think you just have to have. The trouble is you dont have the
money to pay for it, and your parents think you dont need it so they wont give it to you. Look
at the options given below. Which would you do to get what you want? Circle the number.
1) Work and save until you can afford it.
2) Persuade a relative to give it to you.
3) Find a friend to share the item and help you pay for it.
4) Borrow the money, though you dont know how youll pay it back.
5) Save the money your parents give you to spend at school.
Explain your option to the class.

Having a guitar means a lot to Fausto, but he places a higher value on other things. In addition
to his guitarron, what do you think Fausto would consider a treasure? On the lines below, list
the things that Fausto values.
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What evidence from the story makes you think that Fausto values the things you wrote on the
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Fausto thinks that he can buy a used guitar for twenty dollars. If he lost interest in being a
guitarist, do you think Fausto would sell his grandfathers guitarron for twenty dollars? Why or
why not?
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COMPREHENSION

____ 1. Fausto asks his mother for a guitar for Christmas or for his birthday because:
a) he knows his parents can afford to buy it for him
b) he cant think of any other way to get a guitar
c) he doesnt need the guitar right away
d) he is trying every possible way to get a guitar

____ 2. Why does the reward money present a conflict for Fausto?
a) Fausto lies, and he is getting paid for lying
b) He cannot decide on the kind of guitar he wants
c) Fausto cant choose between buying a guitar or a pair of jeans
d) He thinks the money should go to his mother

____ 3. Which of the following does not suggest that whoever owns Roger would probably pay
a reward?
a) The dog has tags and is well fed b) The dog likes oranges.
c) The dog is sort of fancy, a purebred. d) The dog lives in the wealthy part of town.

____ 4. The person who is most upset with Fausto when he receives the reward money is:
a) Fausto himself b) Faustos mother c) Rogers owners d) the priest

____ 5. Which of the following events happens before Fausto returns the dog?
a) Fausto decides to go to church b) Fausto eats a turnover
c) Fausto asks his mother for a guitar d) Fausto receives a reward

____ 6. Which of the following statements most accurately describes Fausto at the end of the
story?
a) He is sorry that he gave the twenty dollars away.
b) He has a new pair of pants and a new guitar.
c) He has a guitar and he no longer feels guilty.
d) He becomes more interested in soccer than before.

____ 7. You can tell that the story is told from the third-person limited point of view because
a) the narrator seems to know everyones private thoughts
b) the narrator only talks about himself
c) the narrator discusses the feelings of at least three different people
d) the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character

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Bargain p. 231 239
Make the Connection
Justice or Revenge? What is the difference between these two concepts? Complete the chart
below to help you find the difference.
Justice Revenge
How is it defined in the
dictionary?

Is it right or wrong for a
person to seek it? Why?

Is it fair to all parties? Why?

Does it help anyone? Does it
hurt anyone?

Give an example.

Justice is often represented by a scale, to show the balance it requires. On the next page,
there is a picture of a scale. After you have read the story, write on the left side the ways Slade
harms Mr. Baumer. On the right, write the ways in which Slade pays for the harm he does.

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Do you think this scale can be balanced? That is, does the price paid by Slade equal the harm
he did? Explain your answer.
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COMPREHENSION

______ 1. What is Als relationship to Mr. Baumer?
A He is a part-time employee. B He is his son.
C He is Mr. Baumans freighter. D He is his nephew.

______ 2. Mr. Baumer makes his living as a
A saloon owner B storekeeper C banker D freight wagon driver

______ 3. Why does Slade seem to enjoy picking on Mr. Baumer?
A Mr. Baumer has given Al a job.
B Mr. Baumer is small so he is less likely to fight back.
C Mr. Baumer goes to the police when Slade wont pay his bill.
D Mr. Baumer trusted Slade when no one else would.

______ 4. Al advises Mr. Baumer to
A ask the sheriff to talk to Slade about the bill B hire Slade to work for him again
C buy Slade a barrel of wood alcohol D forget about the bill

______ 5. After the fight with Slade, Al said that Mr. Baumer didnt look beaten even. Als
comment reveals that
A Mr. Baumer is finished with Slade
B Slade wants to beat Mr. Baumer badly
C Mr. Baumer would still try to get back at Slade
D Mr. Baumer will become partners with Slade

______ 6. Mr. Baumers character is best described as
A half mule and half beaver B ornerier even than usual
C penny pinching D the devil loose in the man

______ 7. Why does Mr. Baumer hire Slade?
A Slade is a hard worker. B Mr. Baumer is afraid of Slade.
C Mr. Baumer wants to trick Slade. D Mr. Baumer wants to help Slade.

______ 8. Slade dies from
A freezing in the cold weather B a fistfight
C drinking wood alcohol D a gunfight

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______ 9. Which of the following events happens last in the story?
A Mr. Baumer hires Slade. B Mr. Baumer punches Slade.
C Slade steps on Mr. Baumers hand. D Slade calls Mr. Baumer Dutchie.

______ 10. This story can best be summarized as
A a bully gets away with bad things B a young boy loses his father to a tragic accident
C no one respects a coward D a determined man gets revenge

______ 11. The storys narrator is
A Slade B Al C Mr. Baumer D the writer

______ 12. You can tell this story is told from the first-person point of view because
A readers share directly the narrators thoughts and feelings
B the writer uses the pronouns he and she
C the narrator looks down on the action like a god
D readers see events through only Mr. Baumers eyes

______ 13. Why do you think the author selected this point of view?
A It is the easiest point of view to write.
B The author wanted a reliable narrator.
C The author wanted to create suspense.
D The author wanted to reveal all the characters private thoughts.

______ 14. How would the story change if it were told from the omniscient point of view?
A Readers would know what all the characters were thinking.
B Readers would know what only one character was thinking.
C Readers wouldnt know what any of the characters were thinking.
D Readers would only know what Mr. Baumer was thinking.

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Amigo Brothers p. 245 - 253
Make the Connection
Have you ever had to compete against a good friend? What advice would you give two friends
competing against each other? In a group, create a list titled Ten Rules for Competing Against
a Friend.
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If you had to compete with a friend, how would you handle it? What would you do that was
similar to what Antonio and Felix did, and what would you do differently?
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COMPREHENSION

______ 1. When Antonio and Felix realize they must fight each other
A Antonio joins a gang B Felix trains longer and harder
C they feel a barrier rising between them D Felix decides to quit boxing

______ 2. In order to fight each other, Felix and Antonio decide that each must
A think of his best friend as a stranger B force himself to hate the other
C never see the other again D beat the other boy to a pulp

______ 3. When Felix tells Antonio that he wants to win the fight fair and square, he means
that he does not
A like the way that Antonio fights B want to go through with the fight
C trust Antonios trainer D want Antonio to let him win

______ 4. Which of the following statements about Felix and Antonio is false?
A Felix is a stronger puncher.
B The boys share a collection of Fight magazines.
C Antonio is the better boxer.
D Neither boy has ever represented his community in a match before.

______ 5. Felix and Antonio have all the following in common except
A gold-plated medals B scrapbooks of boxing match tickets
C fancy boxing shoes D positive attitudes

______ 6. After Felix sees The Champion, he
A does not want to see Antonio beaten
B sees himself as the champion and Antonio as the challenger
C decides that winning the fight is not worth ending the friendship
D knows that life never works out as neatly as movie plots

______ 7. Which of the following aspects of each boy is contrasted in the story?
A Their appearance B Their memories of fight statistics
C Their dedication to working out D Their commitment to their friendship

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______ 8. The internal conflict that both Felix and Antonio face is
A how to end their friendship so they can fight each other
B how to pursue their own goal without hurting their friend
C how to avoid shame if they lose the fight
D how to explain the fight to their friends

______ 9. The referee is stunned by
A the huge crowd B the boys kindness to each other
C Felixs bad fighting D the boys savagery

______ 10. The external conflict is resolved when Antonio and Felix
A leave the ring together B decide not to fight each other
C begin the fight D watch The Champion together

______ 11. Amigo Brothers can be characterized as a(n)
A autobiography B biography C short story D novella

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User Friendly p. 357 - 364
Make the Connection
Suppose someone you have just met said to you, My best friend is my computer! What would
that statement tell you about the person? What characteristics would this person have?
Describe this person the best you can.

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Multiple-Effects Chart A single event may have more than one effect. Fill in the charts below
with details from the selection to show the multiple effects that happen because of each cause.

Cause
Because Louis thinks that Ginny Linke has been cruel to Kevin, Louis . . .
Effect

Effect Effect
Cause
Because Kevins father reprograms Louis into a regular computer . . .

Effect

Effect

Effect

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COMPREHENSION

______ 1. Where does the story take place?
A Chicago, Illinois B Washington, D. C.
C Santa Rosario, California D San Diego, California

______ 2. Kevins father works as a
A computer designer B computer operator C traveling salesman D teacher

______ 3. Kevin is worried about all of the following problems except
A his reputation as a nerd B the fact that Louis is operating independently
C Chucks threats to beat him up D his fathers business trip

______ 4. Which of the following words best describes Kevins character?
A Outgoing B Insensitive C Intelligent D Carefree

______ 5. How does Ginny Linke react to Kevin?
A She makes fun of him. B She returns his love.
C She ignores him. D She asks her brother to beat him up.

______ 6. What is one effect of Louiss acts of revenge?
A Kevins father is fired. B Louis is permanently disconnected.
C Chuck Linke is arrested. D Kevin is suspended from school.

______ 7. What is the effect of patching Louis to a new modem?
A Louis can communicate only with computers owned by Kevins friends.
B Louis can access and learn from computers all over the globe.
C Louis can become Kevin.
D Louis can give orders to the Secret Service.

______ 8. After Kevins father returns home and works on the computer, he
A wonders how the computer got disconnected
B is puzzled by Louiss final message
C suspects that Kevin and Louis have become friends
D decides to rebuild the other computers in the house

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______ 9. How did Kevins father change Louis?
A He disconnected the printer and changed the modem.
B He added a logic/growth program.
C He gave Louis a personality and changed the modem.
D He erased the entire program and set up Louis as a normal computer.

______ 10. What caused Louis to act as he did?
A A modem error B A computer error
C He liked practical jokes D His affection for Kevin

______ 11. The story describes a computer named Louis that
A develops human feelings B does not follow directions
C stops working D seeks revenge on people who have harmed it

______ 12. The printout that Kevins father shows him at the end of the story probably
expresses Louiss
A confusion about the computers name B plans for keeping Chuck in prison
C passion for Ginny D affection for Kevin

______ 13. The computers character is revealed to Kevin by its
A fondness for binary code B negative feelings toward Kevins father
C messages and actions D tone of voice and vocabulary

______ 14. How does the title reinforce the storys theme?
A It is ironic because Louis hates Kevin. B It reinforces Louiss feelings for Kevin.
C It is sad because Louis is not user friendly. D It shows that computers can ne ver be
human.

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The Origin of the Seasons p. 501 508
Make the connection
In ancient times, people did not possess the scientific knowledge that we have today, so they
made up stories to explain natural phenomena much as a parent explains these phenomena to
a young child.
Imagine you are talking with a two or three year old and he/she asks you why it rains? Or why
does the rainbow appear? What would you say to the child? Write your answer on the lines
below.
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Interact with Literacy
If you asked the people below what Demeter meant to them, each one might give you a
different answer. In the spaces, write what was Demeters special role in each characters life.

Farmer

Persephone

Demophoon

Comprehension
_____ 1. Hades kidnaps Persephone because he:
a. dislikes her mother b. wants her as a wife
c. longs to be immortal d. wants Zeus to pay a ransom

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_____ 2. Which response best explains why Demeter neglects her duties as goddess of the
harvest?
a. She is upset about her daughter.
b. She wants to teach Hades a lesson.
c. She realizes that humans don`t appreciate her.
d. She is busy with her job as a nursemaid.

_____ 3. Demeter places Demophoon in the fire to:
a. teach his mother a lesson b. keep him warm
c. hide him from enemies d. make him immortal

_____ 4. As a result of eating pomegranate seeds, Persephone:
a. forgets her previous life on Earth
b. must return to Hades for part of each year
c. attains new powers as queen of the underworld
d. is transformed into a beautiful tree

_____ 5. What can readers infer from the last line of the story: "Everywhere the heavens . . .
weep sudden showers of gladness upon the springing earth"?
a. Zeus is in the heavens, crying about Demeter and Persephone.
b. Persephones return is bittersweet because it is only temporary.
c. Hades and Demeter have made each other completely happy.
d. Persephone is sobbing about her fate.

_____ 6. lf readers could give one piece of advice to Persephone, what should it be?
a. Don`t be too trusting. b. Beauty is its own reward.
c. Sometimes it is necessary to lie. d. Never talk to strangers.

_____ 7. The story of Demeter and Persephone is an origin myth because it:
a. focuses on a goddess instead of a god b. was first told long ago in Greece
c. was designed to amuse the audience d. imaginatively explains a natural event

_____ 8. This myth probably originated in order to explain:
a. the problems that can be caused by love. b. people`s fascination with beautiful flowers
c. the beauty of springtime d. the reason for changing seasons

Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______
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Orpheus, The Great Musician p. 513 516
Make the connection
Music is more important than we will ever know. Great music can pull you right out of your
chair. It can make you cry, or laugh, or feel a way youve never felt before. (Nadja Salerno-
Sonnenberg, famous Italian violinist)
Think of a time when music touched your life and made you cry, laugh, or want to dance. Write
briefly about the experience.
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Swept Away by Music
Greek musicians like Orpheus sang along as they played their lyres. In fact, the word lyrics
comes from the ancient instrument, the lyre.
On the lines below, write the lyrics for one of Orpheuss melodies. The lyrics might tell of his
fear, his love, his determination, or his grief.
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Think of a popular song thats on your mind these days. Do you think Orpheus would
understand the feelings in the lyrics? Explain why or why not.
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Comprehension

____ 1. Eurydice dies after she is
a. chosen as Hades bride c. bitten by a snake
b. rejected by Orpheus d. drowned in a river

____ 2. Orpheuss journey to the underworld is unusual because
a. his beautiful music brings the dead back to life
b. normally only the souls of the dead go to the underworld
c. he takes Hades place as ruler of the underworld
d. he forgets his love for Eurydice

____ 3. The music from Orpheuss lyre
a. frightens the souls in the underworld c. makes Eurydice run toward her love
b. charms Hades with its beauty d. guides Orpheus back to Earth

____ 4. Orpheus loses Eurydice a second time when he
a. looks back to see if she is following c. scoffs at death and at Hades
b. lets his lyre drop in a deep swamp d. takes a wrong path as he ascends

____ 5. Orpheus is finally reunited with Eurydice after
a. he dies at the hands of an angry mob c. Eurydice plays a song on the lyre
b. Charons ferryboat sinks in the river d. Hades takes Eurydice back to Earth

____ 6. For the ancient Greeks, what was one purpose of this legend?
a. to portray a man who turns into a daffodil
b. to predict the future of music
c. to describe a frightening, three-headed dog
d. to examine death and the afterlife

____ 7. For contemporary readers, one purpose this legend serves is to
a. describe the anguish of losing a loved one
b. explain how to travel through the underworld
c. establish the importance of folk songs
d. prove that monsters can be calmed by music

____ 8. The underworld of Greek and Roman mythology is a place where
a. daffodil fields grow upside down c. the gods settled to live
b. the souls of the dead stay d. night and day meet
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Echo and Narcissus p. 523 - 526
Make the connection
Read the follow comments and rate each statement on a scale from 1 to 5, in which 1 means
you do not agree, 3 means you are indecisive, and 5 meaning total agreement.

1. People judge others by their looks alone.
2. People judge others on more than their looks.
3. Vain, self-centered people are often punished for their behavior.
4. Vain, self-centered people often get away with this behavior.

Comment your answers with the class.

Thematic Graph Details in a story can point to its theme. For example, if each character in a
story loses something, the theme might have something to say about how losses affect people.
One of the possible themes in Echo and Narcissus is stated below. Find six details in the
story that support this theme. Write the supporting details in the boxes.

Theme
Love can cause people to suffer.
Supporting
Detail

Supporting
Detail
Supporting
Detail
Supporting
Detail

Supporting
Detail
Supporting
Detail

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Comprehension

______ 1. What is Echos biggest problem at the beginning of the myth?
A She is invisible. B She talks too much.
C She is too beautiful. D She falls in love too easily.

______ 2. How does Hera punish Echo?
A She makes her fall in love with Narcissus.
B She transforms her into a flower.
C From now on, she can only repeat what other people say.
D She is thrown out of Olympus.

______ 3. Narcissus calls out for help when
A Aphrodite confronts him B he realizes that he is lost
C he sees a nymph in the water D Echo throws her arms around him

______ 4. Which sentence best explains why Narcissus rejects Echo?
A Narcissus is capable only of loving himself. B Echo is too greedy and pushy.
C Narcissus thinks she is ugly and clumsy. D Echo annoys him by repeating his words.

______ 5. What happens to Echo after Narcissus rejects her?
A She pines in grief and dies. B She begs Aphrodite to punish Narcissus.
C She kisses Narcissus and dies. D She throws herself on the rocks.

______ 6. What causes Aphrodite to punish Narcissus?
A He hunts in the forbidden northern mountains.
B He mistreats Echo.
C He falls in love with his own reflection.
D He wanders away from his Theban friends.

______ 7. Narcissus spends his remaining days
A feeling sorry for rejecting Echo B picking flowers in the valley
C growing weaker as he looks at his own reflection D playing jokes on the nymphs

______ 8. Narcissuss character is best described as
A arrogant and self-absorbed B selfless and kind
C misunderstood and loyal D tender and sensitive

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______ 9. After his death, Narcissus turns into a
A pool of water B flower C mountain D voice

______ 10. The subject of this myth is the origin of
A gods and goddesses B water nymphs
C echoes and the narcissus flower D love and grief

______ 11. Both Echo and Narcissus die
A in a flood B because of Heras jealousy
C in each others arms D because of a love they could not have

______ 12. Another good title for this myth would be
A Love and Jealousy B Power and Glory
C War and Peace D Mistaken Identity

______ 13. That self-love and love for others can be equally painful is the myths
A topic B plot C theme D setting

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The Flight of Icarus p. 531 535
Make the connection
Before the invention of the airplane, people yearned to fly. Today, of course, flight is an
everyday reality. We travel through the air in everything from helicopters to jumbo jets, from
hot-air balloons to space shuttles.

Complete these sentences about flying.

1. I wish I could fly like a bird because ___________________________________________
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2. I wouldnt fly in a hot-air balloon or a hand glider because ___________________________
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3. I had a dream about flying in which ___________________________________________
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Sum up the myth of Icarus with a story map. In each circle below, write a sentence or two that
tells how the word in the circle applies to Icarus.

On the lines below, use your story map, adding details, to write a summary of Icaruss
misadventure.
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Comprehension

____1. Daedalus makes wings for himself and his son because
a. he wants to prove his genius as an artist
b. he finds hundreds of gull feathers on the beach
c. flying is the only way they can escape imprisonment
d. King Minos has challenged him to a contest

____2. Icarus meets his fate when he
a. fears being captured b. loses his sense of direction
c. wants to win a race d. ignores instructions

____3. Icaruss wings fall apart when
a. he flies too low c. his father punishes him
b. heat melts the wax d. he reaches Sicily

____4. Daedalus manages to
a. reach Sicily alone c. win Minoss forgiveness
b. repair his sons wings d. save Icarus from drowning

____5. Which of the following events occurs last?
a. Icarus learns to fly. b. Daedalus designs wings for himself and Icarus.
c. Daedalus arrives in Sicily. d. King Minos imprisons Daedalus and Icarus.

____6. Which of the following summarizes a moral in this story?
a. Fight for what you believe. b. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
c. Father knows best. d. Always cast the first stone

____7. Which of the following can be made about Icaruss personality?
a. He is fearful and careful. b. He is innocent and foolish.
c. He is respectful and obedient. d. He is intelligent and experienced.

Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______
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The Labors of Hercules p. 541 550
Make the connection
The twelve labors of Hercules include ridding the world of monsters that cause people to
suffer. Make a list of 6 tasks a modern superhero or superheroine might accomplish to improve
the world.
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2) ______________________________________________________________________
3) ______________________________________________________________________
4) ______________________________________________________________________
5) ______________________________________________________________________
6) ______________________________________________________________________

Traveling with Hercules would not be to everyones liking. However, imagine that there are a
few courageous people who want to go along with the hero as he wanders the world
performing incredible deeds. In the travel brochure below, write descriptions of two of Hercules
adventures that might make curious adventurers sign on with him. One example has been
provided.

ADVENTURE TOURS
Like Excitement?
This trips for you!
Raft the mighty Alpheus
River!
Live the life of a real ranch
hand helping Hercules clean
the Augean stables!
If you finish, you can get part
of the 10% reward promised
to Hercules.
This trip is sure to be full of
excitement and action, and
its free!
In fact, you will be rewarded
if you have the stamina to
make it to the end of the trip.
Dont forget your life
preserver!

Comprehension
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_____1)What was the first trial?
A. To capture a boar from Mt. Erymanthus
B. To capture the mares of King Diomedes
C. To get the golden apples of Hesperides
D. To kill the lion of Nemea
E. To capture the Cretan bull from Minos

_____2) What happened in the first trial?
A. Hercules captured a girdle
B. Hercules drove into deer snow to trap it
C. Hercules choked him; brought lion to Mycenae.
D. Hercules brought Cerebus back alive
E. Hercules killed Diomedes and took the mares

_____3) Hercules third trial was to bring back a live stag or deer, with golden horns, what
happened?
A. Hercules choked the stag and brought it back
B. It took him a year to succeed this trial; Hercules went to the forest of Cerynita
C. Hercules overpowered the stag, brought it back, and released it
D. Hercules brought back a dead stag
E. Hercules brought back a live stag but it didn't have golden horns

_____4) The fourth trial was to capture a live boar from Mt. Erymanthus, what happened?
A. Hercules captured it on a different mountain
B. Hercules killed the boar on Mt. Erymanthus
C. Hercules had to get permission to go on the mountain, but succeeded in capturing it
D. Hercules drove it into deep snow to trap it
E. Hercules fell off the mountain and didn't make it back

_____5) What happened in trial #5, when Hercules had to clean the Augeas stables in one
day?
A. Hercules diverted the course into two rivers to get to the stables
B. Hercules failed his trial, it was too difficult
C. Hercules had help by Cerebus so he could clean the stables in one day
D. Hercules completed the trial, but it took him a week
E. Hercules cleaned the stables, but they weren't approved

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_____6) The sixth trial was to destroy the Stymphalion birds. These birds had steel wings and
metal bodies. What happened to Hercules in this trial?
A. Hercules drove the birds into a tree and shot them with a gun
B. Hercules used arrows to kill them
C. Hercules injured them, but didn't kill them
D. Hercules killed some of them, but not all of them
E. Hercules killed them by having a wild boar eat them

_____7) In trial seven, Hercules had to capture the Cretan bull from Minos. How did this
happen?
A. Hercules overpowered the bull and kept him captured
B. Hercules overpowered the bull and brought him back to Hades and released him
C. Hercules overpowered the bull and brought him back to Eurystheus and released him
D. Hercules captured the Cretan bull, but it was dead
E. None of these

_____8) The eighth trial was capturing the mares of King Diomedes. What happened?
A. Hercules killed the mares
B. Hercules captured the mares, but kept Diomedes alive
C. Hercules killed Diomedes
D. Both a & c
E. Hercules killed Diomedes and took the mares

_____9) The ninth trial was to retrieve the girdle of Queen Hippolyta, what happened?
A. Hercules retrieved the girdle, but lost it
B. Hercules won and captured the girdle
C. Hercules could not capture the girdle in the first place
D. The Queen retrieved it before him
E. None of the above

_____10) The last trial was the most dangerous one; Hercules had to bring Cerebus alive
back to Eurystheus, what happened?
A. Hercules never asked permission from Hades to take Cerebus, but Hercules took Cerebus
and brought him back
B. Hercules went to Hades for permission to take Cerebus and back and he said yes so
Hercules brought him back
C. Hercules asked permission from Hades to take Cerebus and back
D. Hercules took Cerebus and back, even though Hades didn't want him too
E. Both c & d

Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______
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King Midas and the Golden Touch p. 559 561
Make the connection
Greed is a powerful emotion it can disrupt friendships, spark wars, and topple empires.
What happens to people who value money above everything else? Write briefly about a
modern day situation in which greed led to unhappiness or suffering.
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Think about the sequence of events in the story of Midas. Write down each event in the correct
space on the chart below. Then, choose a word from the following list that sums up the event
you have written down. Finally, write the word in the space between the spokes leading to the
event it describes. The first one has been completed for you.

Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______
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Comprehension

_____ 1. Midas receives the golden touch:
a) as a reward for taking care of Silenus b) as a punishment for being lazy
c) as a repayment of money he is owed d) as a result of his heroism

_____ 2. Why does Midas want everything he touches to turn to gold?
a) He is poor and wants to enrich his kingdom.
b) He believes that riches will make him powerful.
c) He needs to satisfy his daughters demands for gifts.
d) He wants to test the promise made to him by Dionysus.

_____ 3. Midas first discovers the bad points of his new power when:
a) all the flowers in his garden turn to gold when he touches them
b) Dionysus punishes Midas by turning his daughter into a statue
c) thieves break into his golden treasury and steal his belongings
d) Silenus warns him about the dangers of having the golden touch

_____ 4. As a sign that the golden touch has been taken away,
a) Midass daughter is restored to life
b) Dionysus prepares a feast for the king
c) Midass kingdom becomes happy and prosperous
d) Silenus falls asleep again under the rosebush

_____ 5. The kings problem would teach the Greeks not to:
a) take a satyr home b) accept gifts from strangers
c) be greedy d) trust the gods

_____ 6. Based on the description of Midas in the storys beginning, readers can reasonably
infer that he:
a) appreciates his wealth b) is not satisfied with his wealth
c) wants a larger family d) thinks he is a powerful king

_____ 7. Knowing about greed, the reader can predict that Midas
a) will still be unhappy b) will become a wealthy man
c) will love his daughter more when he is rich d) will never learn his lesson

Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______
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_____ 8. The irony King Midas faces is that:
a) his newfound power turns out to be a horrible curse
b) his daughters laughter annoys him more than ever
e) Dionysus actually prefers silver to gold
d) greed turns out to be what saves Midas from the curse

_____ 9. Which sentence best states the irony in the story of King Midas?
a) Midas discovers a satyr asleep in the garden.
b) Midas is rewarded with the golden touch.
c) Midas comes to hate what he once desired.
d) Midas washes himself in a swift-running river.

Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______
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Aschenputtel p. 593 599
Make the connection
Why do you think the story of Cinderella is such a favorite? What do people like about this
story? What deep human wishes do you think this story expresses? In pairs, comment these
questions and write your answer below.
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In Aschenputtel, three is a charmed number. For example, the three sisters take turns trying on
the golden slipper. This repetition of events builds suspense: We know that if something
happens once, it will probably happen two more times. The frequent use of the number three is
called a motif.
Find three more examples of the usage of this motif.
1. ________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________

Comprehension

____1. The fact that it takes the prince three attempts to find the owner of the shoe
a. explains why Aschenputtels stepmother is mean to her
b. shows that the prince doesnt really love Aschenputtel
c. indicates that the prince is not a good detective
d. adds suspense to the story

____2. Which of the following statements about "Aschenputtel is not true?
a. "Aschenputtel" is just one version of the popular story of Cinderella.
b. Aschenputtel is afraid of birds.
c. The stepsisters are punished for their cruel treatment of Aschenputtel.
d. Aschenputtel is at first afraid to let the prince discover who she is.
Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______
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____3. Aschenputtel asks her father for a twig because
a. she wants to carve it into a piece of jewelry
b. the prince tells her to get one
c. she needs to use it as a broom for sweeping up ashes
d. she wants to plant a tree in her mothers memory

____4. How does Aschenputtels stepmother try to prevent her from going to the festival?
a. She asks her husband to tell Aschenputtel not to go.
b. She locks Aschenputtel in the kitchen.
c. She gives Aschenputtel what she thinks will be impossible tasks.
d. She lies to Aschenputtel about the location of the festival.

____5. How does the grave site of Aschenputtels mother relate to the storys plot?
a. Her mother rises from the grave and takes revenge on Aschenputtels enemies.
b. The evil stepmother trips over the headstone as she tries to escape from the white bird.
c. The white bird that grants magical wishes lives in the hazel tree that Aschenputtel planted at
the grave site.
d. The wicked stepsisters ask forgiveness at the memorial service held at the grave site.

____6. Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of "Aschenputtel"?
a. Truth and goodness will triumph. c. Evil is stronger than good.
b. True love is hard to find. d. Beware of quiet girls with birds.

____7. All of the following details support the main idea of "Aschenputtel" except
a. the stepsisters are blinded b. the prince finds his future bride
c. pigeons reveal the stepsisters trickery d. the dove reveals the truth to the father

____8. The evil stepsisters are motivated by all of the following except
a. greed b. vanity c. ambition d. charity

Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______
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The Algonquin Cinderella p. 608 611
Dinorella p. 612 614
Yeh-Shen p. 615 620
Make the connection
Choose a statement below that you strongly agree or disagree with from the list below. Then,
on the lines below, explain why you feel this way.
a) Its easy to tell whos good and whos bad.
b) Good always win out over bad in the end.
c) People can be cruel or jealous.
d) People sometimes value wealth above love.
e) People learn from their mistakes.

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After you have read the stories, complete the chart below to see the similarities in them. Write
Yes or No if the elements exist in the story.
Algonquin Cinderella Yeh-shen Dinorella
Wicked Stepmother
Cruel sisters
Handsome prince
Special helpers
Magical events
Wishes come true

The Cinderella story, as you have read, appears in many cultures all over the world. What
basic human wishes are expressed in these Cinderella stories?
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Comprehension

____1. All of the following occur during Oochigeaskws metamorphosis except:
a. her scars disappear b. her hair grows long
c. she develops wings like a blackbird d. her eyes become like stars

____2. Which of the following statements about Oochigeaskw and Yeh-Shen is true?
a. Oochigeaskw gets married, but Yeh-Shen does not.
b. Oochigeaskw makes her clothes, while Yeh-Shen magically receives hers from the fish
bones.
c. Oochigeaskw is forced to be a servant, while Yeh-Shen has servants of her own.
d. Oochigeaskw and Yeh-Shen have numerous scars.

____3. Yeh-Shen is told not to lose the magic shoes by:
a. her magical fish b. her stepmother c. the king d. the fish bones spirit

____4. A similarity between Yeh-Shen and Oochigeaskw is that both girls:
a. have a wicked stepmother c. are orphans
b. have a pet fish d. are forced to wear wigs

____5. In The Algonquin Cinderella Oochigeaskws name refers to
a. her position as the youngest daughter in the family b. the scars on her face
c. her ability to make her own clothes d. her marriage to the
Invisible One

____6. Yeh-Shen and The Algonquin Cinderella have all of the following in common except:
a. a magical shoe b. a dark cave c. an idealized, unmarried spirit or man d. a festival

____7. In what way is The Algonquin Cinderella a more powerful story than Yeh-Shen?
a. The stepsisters make Oochigeaskw clean every tipi.
b. Oochigeaskws parents burn her with hot cinders.
c. Oochigeaskws inner beauty is recognized even though she is scarred and ugly.
d. The Invisible One falls in love with Oochigeaskw because she is fond of animals.

Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______
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Ashpet p. 621
Make the connection
I Poem
Pair work.
Write an I Poem from the point of view of any of the Cinderellas you have read about already.
Try to get inside her character and help the reader identify with the characters thoughts,
actions, emotions, and personalities. Use the format presented below.
FIRST STANZA
I am _________________________________________(two special characteristics you have)
I wonder _________________________________ (something you are actually curious about)
I hear _________________________________________ (an imaginary sound)
I see _________________________________________ (an Imaginary sight)
I want _________________________________________ (an actual desire)
I am _________________________________________ (the first line of the poem repeated)

SECOND STANZA
I understand _________________________________________ (something you know is true)
I say _________________________________________ (something you believe in)
I dream ______________________________________ (something you actually dream about)
I try _____________________________________ (something you really make an effort to do)
I hope _________________________________________ (something you actually hope for)
I am _________________________________________ (the first line of the poem repeated)
Ashpet is faced with many hardships in her life, but never gives up. I invite you to choose one
of the following topics below and write your own answer on the lines below.
1) How would you feel if your step brothers or sisters were rude to you, would you be able to
act as kind as Cinderella was?
2) How would you stay motivated through tough obstacles throughout life?
3) How could you encourage someone else who is going through a tough time in life?
Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______
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Comprehension

____1 In the first paragraph the word bound means:
a) determined b) tied up c) headed or going d) obliged to work

____2 What does the old woman want in exchange for a hot coal?
a) A washtub b) Pretty clothes c) Someone to do her work d) Someone to Comb
her hair

____3 Which is the best summary of this story?
a) It is the original version of the story.
b) It is a Chinese version of the Cinderella story
c) It is a rural version of the Cinderella story.
d) It is a modern-day imitation of the Cinderella story

____4 Why do the girls go to the old womans home?
a) Because their fire has gone out b) Because they want her advice
c) To see if she needs anything d) To keep her company

____5 What will probably happen next in the story?
a) There will be a grand ball at the kings palace.
b) The old woman will use special powers to help Ashpet.
c) An ordinary pumpkin will turn into a fine coach.
d) Ashpet will find a fish whose bones can grant wishes.

Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Score: ______
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____6 Why did the editors of the textbook leave the story unfinished?
a) They did not know how the story ends.
b) The author never wrote the story ending.
c) The editors assume that readers understand the general plot of the story.
d) The editors want readers to come up with different possible endings.

____7 The main purpose for this passage is to:
a) entertain readers b) inform readers
c) explain a situation d) analyze an event

____8 How does Ashpet feel toward the old woman?
a) superior b) indifferent c) scornful d) respectful

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