The Magic Pot

Front

What is the best paraphrase of paragraphs 1-3? Options: a. The girl cries because she is scared of the old woman. b. The girl meets an old woman who asks why she is upset. c. She finds a black cooking pot filled with food. d. The girl hears a strange sound and runs back home.

Back

The girl meets an old woman who asks why she is upset.

Front

In paragraphs 4 through 5, what key idea does the reader learn about the old women?

Back

The old woman is very kind and helped them donating her pot.

Front

How does the sentence "Your kindness reminded me that sharing is better for everyone" support the theme of the story?

Back

It shows that being kind and sharing can lead to good outcomes for everyone.

Front

What can the reader infer about how the girl and her mother felt about the stranger in paragraph 11-12?

Back

They were surprised but decided to help the poor stranger.

Front

Which sentence shows that kindness matters? Options: "My mother and I have nothing to eat", "I will give you this magic pot", "Each morning, Mother and I ordered", "One day while we napped, a stranger entered our hut"

Back

"I will give you this magic pot"

Front

Read the sentence from paragraph 9. "Mother and I stepped outside and saw porridge oozing through the forest. What is the most likely reason the author includes this imagery?

Back

To show how powerful the pot can be

Front

Based on the events that take place at the end of the story, how will the mom and daughter feel and act when they meet an unfortunate person like the Stranger?

Back

They will feel empathy and try to help the person, just as they were helped.

Front

What do the girl's and her mother’s actions in paragraphs 1 through 6 reveal about their relationship?

Back

They care for and support each other during difficult times.

Front

What is the girl's main problem in the story?

Back

She and her mother do not have food to eat.