"Two Legs or One?" - Analyze Text p. 130

"Two Legs or One?" Analyze Text p. 130

Multiple Choice

Why does the author mention that the calf legs "were done wonderfully well"?

• to introduce the problem that will shape the rest of the tale

• to reveal that Goha appreciates his wife's good cooking

• to show that this story could not happen in real life

Multiple Choice

Why are the butcher's words when the procession passes by his shop important?

• to show that Goha is loved by the townspeople

• to summarize the lesson that the folk tale teaches

• to prove that Goha's wife has been lying to Goha

Open Ended

In paragraphs 1-3, how does the author prepare readers for the conflict that will shape the rest of the folk tale?

Multiple Choice

Which line from the text foreshadows how Goha will find the truth?

• "Wife, come, cook these as quickly as you can . . . "

• "I have the rice here, wife."

• "There were two legs!"

• "I'll win this argument even if it means my very life."

Open Ended

What description explains why people came running to see the procession? (paragraph 18)

Poll

Which life lessons are suggested by this folk tale?

• people should treat each other with openness and respect

• value of helping others

• value of truthfulness

• not being greedy