The Magician's Elephant

The Magician's Elephant

Multiple Choice

Which event belongs in a summary of the story?

• Peter looks down at the coin in his hand.

• Peter takes off the soldier's hat, then puts it back on.

• The fortuneteller calls Peter a brave soldier

• The fortune teller tells Peter to follow the elephant.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence expresses an opinion?

• Peter has a coin that belongs to his guardian.

• Peter sees a fortuneteller's sign pinned to a tent.

• Peter learns that his sister is still alive.

• Peter makes a good decision in giving up his coin.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best summarizes paragraphs 4 through 6?

• Peter walks around the fortuneteller's red tent.

• Peter worries about telling a lie to his guardian, ViIna Lutz

• Peter has trouble deciding whether to visit the fortuneteller.

• Peter tells himself that the truth is definitely worth knowing.

Open Ended

Write a brief summary of the excerpt. Include at least three details from the story