Explore Literary Genres: Fairy Tales, Fables, and Short Stories for Second Graders

Question 1

In the fable 'The Ant and the Grasshopper', what valuable lesson does the grasshopper learn?

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It's important to work hard and plan for the future.

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It's okay to be lazy if you have friends to help you.

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It's better to be lucky than smart.

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All creatures are equal, no matter how big or small.

Question 2

How does Little Red Riding Hood grow and change as the story unfolds?

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She becomes braver and more self-reliant.

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She becomes more cautious and fearful.

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She stays the same throughout the story.

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She becomes more reckless and careless.

Question 3

Which story is a fairy tale?

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B. Cinderella

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A. The Lion and the Mouse

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C. The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Question 4

In the story 'The Ant and the Grasshopper', the ant is described as working hard all summer. Which word best describes the ant's behavior?

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Industrious

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Lazy

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Playful

Question 5

In the story, Mr. Ant worked hard while Mr. Grasshopper played. What lesson can we learn from this?

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It's important to plan and work hard.

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It's okay to be lazy and play.

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Winter is a time to relax.

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Friends are not important.

Question 6

In the story 'The Three Little Pigs', why were the houses of the first two pigs destroyed by the wolf?

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They were not built strongly enough.

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The wolf was too big and strong.

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The pigs did not have enough time to build their houses.

Question 7

In the story 'The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs', should the farmer have killed the goose to get all the gold at once?

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No, because the goose could have given him a golden egg every day.

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Yes, because he wanted to get rich quickly.

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Yes, because the goose was getting old and wouldn't lay eggs for much longer.

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No, because the goose was a magical creature and should have been treated with respect.

Question 8

In the story 'The Lion and the Mouse', which animal proves that even small creatures can make a big difference?

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Mouse

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Lion

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Elephant

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Rabbit

Question 9

In the story 'The Three Little Pigs', can you find a character that reminds you of someone you know? Tell us how they are alike.

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The wolf is like my grumpy neighbor who makes a lot of noise.

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The pigs are like my creative friends who love building things.

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The house of sticks is like my home because it's made of wood.

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The story is like my favorite movie because it has a happy ending.

Question 10

In the story 'The Little Red Hen', what shows that the hen is a hard worker?

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She plants, grows, harvests, and bakes the wheat into bread.

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She asks her friends to help her with her work.

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She complains about how much work she has to do.

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She helps her friends with their work.

Question 11

In the story, what does Ariel give up in exchange for legs?

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Her voice

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Her crown

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Her necklace

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Her mirror

Question 12

In the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening', the poet uses imagery and rhythm to create a specific mood. What is that mood?

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Peace and stillness

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Excitement and adventure

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Sadness and loneliness

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Fear and suspense

Question 13

What important lesson does the story 'The Ugly Duckling' teach us?

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It's okay to be different, and everyone is special in their own way.

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It's important to be beautiful to be loved.

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You should always follow your dreams, no matter what.

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It's okay to bully others if they are different.

Question 14

In the story 'The Lion and the Mouse', who helps the lion in trouble?

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A mouse

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A fairy

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A prince

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A giant

Question 15

In the story 'The Velveteen Rabbit', how does the nursery help the rabbit become real?

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It provides a safe and loving environment where the rabbit can learn and grow.

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It exposes the rabbit to danger and challenges that help it develop resilience.

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It isolates the rabbit from the outside world, preventing it from experiencing new things.

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It has no impact on the rabbit's growth or development.

Question 16

In the story 'The Tortoise and the Hare', what lesson about hard work and determination can you use in your own life?

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If you work hard and never give up, you can achieve your goals.

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It's okay to be lazy if you have a good excuse.

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It's more important to be fast than to be slow.

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If you're not the best at something, there's no point in trying.

Question 17

Which of these stories teaches a lesson or moral?

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The Three Little Pigs

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The Lion and the Mouse

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Cinderella

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Question 18

Which type of story teaches us a lesson or has a moral?

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Fable

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Fairy tale

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Short story

Question 19

In the story 'The Three Little Pigs', what did the smartest pig use to build his house?

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Bricks

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Straw

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Sticks

Question 20

Which word means 'very small'?

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Tiny

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Gigantic

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Enormous

Question 21

What is the lesson we learn from the story 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?

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Slow and steady wins the race

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Fast is always better

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Cheating is okay

Question 22

In the story 'Cinderella', who helped Cinderella get ready for the ball?

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Her fairy godmother

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Cinderella

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The prince

Question 23

What is the opposite of 'happy'?

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Sad

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Excited

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Angry

Question 24

Which type of sentence tells you to do something?

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Command

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Statement

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Question

Question 25

In the story 'Little Red Riding Hood', what animal does the girl meet in the forest?

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Wolf

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Bear

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Fox

Question 26

Which of these words means the same as 'pretty'?

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Beautiful

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Ugly

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Smart

Question 27

In the story 'Cinderella', what problem does Cinderella have?

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She has a stepmother who is mean to her

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She has no shoes

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She has no friends

Question 28

Which type of literature teaches a lesson?

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Fable

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Fairy tale

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Short story

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Poem

Question 29

In the sentence 'The princess's hair shimmered like gold', what does the simile describe?

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The princess's hair shining

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The princess's hair flowing

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The princess's hair being long

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The princess's hair being golden

Question 30

Who is the main character in the fairy tale 'Cinderella'?

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Cinderella

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Prince Charming

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Evil Stepmother

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Fairy Godmother

Question 31

What is the setting of a story?

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The location and time period

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The characters

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The plot

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The theme

Question 32

Read the sentence: 'The scared boy was lost in the woods.' What is the mood of this sentence?

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Scary

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Happy

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Sad

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Excited

Question 33

Which type of conflict is between a character and an outside force?

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Character vs. Nature

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Character vs. Character

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Character vs. Self

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Character vs. Society

Question 34

What is the purpose of a plot diagram?

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To show the main events of a story

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To describe the characters

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To analyze the setting

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To summarize the theme

Question 35

In the sentence 'The tall tree stood strong,' which word means the opposite of 'tall'?

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Small

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Beautiful

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Grand

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Ugly

Question 36

Which of these literary devices uses exaggeration to create an effect?

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Hyperbole

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Irony

Question 37

In the story 'Little Red Riding Hood,' how does the forest setting contribute to the story's atmosphere?

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It creates a sense of danger and mystery

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It creates a sense of peace and tranquility

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It has no impact on the story's atmosphere

Question 38

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, what was the wolf's reason for huffing and puffing?

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To break down the brick house

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To scare the pigs

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To make the pigs come out

Question 39

Have you ever read a story and felt like you could understand how a character felt or what they were going through?

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Yes, I've felt like I could relate to a character in a story.

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No, I haven't felt like I could relate to any characters in the stories I've read.

Question 40

In the story, a character often says hurtful things and avoids eye contact when speaking. Which character trait can we infer from these actions?

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Rudeness

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Kindness

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Confidence

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Honesty

Question 41

In the story, the author says a necklace is 'as bright as the sun.' What do you think this brightness might mean?

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Happiness

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Sadness

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Anger

Question 42

How does Santiago's determination and perseverance in 'The Old Man and the Sea' make you feel when you face challenges?

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It inspires me to keep trying even when things are tough.

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It makes me want to give up easily.

Question 43

Which type of story often involves magic and imaginary creatures?

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Fairy tale

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Textbook

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Encyclopedia

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Newspaper

Question 44

What is the main purpose of a fable?

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To entertain and teach a lesson

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To inform

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To persuade

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To make you laugh

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a fairy tale?

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Characters that feel real

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Happily ever after ending

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Talking animals

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Magical events

Question 46

What was the problem that Goldilocks had in the fairy tale?

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She couldn't find the right size chair

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She wanted to go home

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She was scared of the bears

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She was too hungry

Question 47

What lesson does the fable 'The Ant and the Grasshopper' teach us?

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It's important to plan for the future

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It's okay to be lazy sometimes

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It's better to work alone

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It's good to trust your friends

Question 48

Which of these words means the same as 'small'?

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Tiny

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Gigantic

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Large

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Huge

Question 49

Who is the main character in the fairy tale 'Cinderella'?

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Cinderella

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Belle

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Snow White

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Ariel

Question 50

What happens first in the story 'The Three Little Pigs'?

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The pigs build their houses

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The wolf blows down the first house

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The wolf gets angry

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The pigs meet the wolf

Question 51

What is a lesson we can learn from the story 'The Little Red Hen'?

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Hard work is important

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Laziness is rewarded

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Don't trust strangers

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Sharing is caring

Question 52

In the story 'The Velveteen Rabbit,' what does it mean when the rabbit becomes real?

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The boy's love has made the rabbit real.

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The rabbit has become a real bunny.

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The rabbit is now magic.

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The rabbit is now alive.

Question 53

What are the key elements of a fairy tale, and how do they help create the story?

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Moral lessons, magical creatures, and a happy ending

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Historical settings, realistic characters, and complex plots

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Short stories, poems, and plays

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Science fiction settings, robots, and futuristic technology

Question 54

In the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,' how does the poet use imagery to create a feeling?

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The poet uses words that make the reader feel like they are in the poem, experiencing the winter scene.

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The poet uses words that make the reader feel happy and excited.

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The poet uses words that make the reader feel sad and lonely.

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The poet uses words that make the poem difficult to understand.

Question 55

How do literary devices, like symbols and metaphors, help us better understand the characters' feelings and why they do what they do in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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They give us a deeper look into their thoughts and emotions

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They make the story more exciting

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They teach us about the time period the play was written in

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They don't affect our understanding of the characters

Question 56

In the story 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe', who is the brave boy that leads his brothers and sisters on an adventure in a magical land?

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Peter

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Edmund

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Lucy

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Susan

Question 57

How did Cinderella's glass slipper help the prince find her?

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It was left behind at the ball.

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She wore it to meet the prince.

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She used it to escape her stepmother.

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It broke the spell on her.

Question 58

In the story, the narrator compares the old man's eyes to a vulture's eyes. What does this tell us about the narrator's feelings towards the old man?

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The narrator thinks the old man is scary.

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The narrator thinks the old man is smart.

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The narrator thinks the old man is kind.

Question 59

In 'Little Red Riding Hood,' what does the wolf's statement, 'What big eyes you have! The better to see you with, my dear,' reveal about him?

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He is cunning and deceptive

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He is gentle and caring

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He is clumsy and foolish

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He is frightened and anxious

Question 60

In 'The Ugly Duckling,' what does the duckling's transformation represent?

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Being different and loving yourself

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Getting revenge

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Physical strength

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Popularity

Question 61

In the story 'The Little Prince', what does the fox symbolize?

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Love and friendship

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Patience

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Growing up

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Imagination

Question 62

Which sentence from the story compares the bear's fur to something else using 'like' or 'as'?

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As soft as a feather, the bear's fur invited pets and cuddles.

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The bear's fur was as brown as a bear.

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The bear's fur was smoother than glass, providing a slippery slide for the little squirrels.

Question 63

Fairy tales often have characters with special abilities. Which of these abilities is most common in fairy tales?

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Shapeshifting

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X-ray vision

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Super strength

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Time travel

Question 64

Which of these is an example of an internal conflict?

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A character trying to decide between two choices.

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A character fighting a monster.

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A character getting lost in the woods.