Theme in Folktales

Multiple Choice

Which statement is an example of personification?

• The woman was grief-stricken.

• A bearded man sat outside.

• Angry flames leaped out at Ping

• "It sounds like an extremely difficult journey," said Ping.

Multiple Choice

If today is Thursday, what was the previous day?

• Friday

• Thursday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

Multiple Choice

Ping was in ________ of his mother's brocade.

• previous

• pursuit

• assuring

• outcome

Multiple Choice

The bearded man gave Ping _______ on how to find his mother's brocade.

• gratitude

• detected

• emerging

• guidance

Multiple Choice

Ping showed _______ when he bowed deeply and thanked the bearded man.

• outcome

• assurance

• gratitude

• emerging

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Multiple Choice

What could be a theme for this part of the story so far?

• People do things for those they care about.

• Don't give up on your dreams.

• Work hard and you will succeed.

• What does around comes back around.

Multiple Select

Why is it important that Ping's mother get her brocade back?

• She spent a long time weaving it.

• It was ccarried away by a great wind.

• It was the only valuable thing they owned.

• It was a beautiful rug.

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Multiple Choice

What are the names of the places Ping must journey across to find the brocade?

• Fire Mountain, Ice Valley, Mountain of the Sun

• Fire Valley, Sun Ocean, Mountain of the Ice

• Fire Valley, Ice Ocean, Mountain of the Sun

• Fire Valley, Ice Ocean, Mountain of the Sky

Multiple Choice

Why didn't Ping say anything?

• He was afraid of being burned up.

• He was afraid that he would be swallowed up.

Multiple Choice

What could a theme be now?

• Trusting in yourself is just as important as trusting in others.

• If you are determined and follow instructions, you will succeed at your tasks.

• A family supports you even when the rest of the world doubts you.

• Staying true to yourself can lead to possibilities in life you didn’t expect.

Multiple Choice

What is an example of personification ?

• Ping saw the icy ocean.

• The sea touched Ping with icy fingers.

• The intense heat brought tears to Ping's eyes.

• Horse and rider crossed the sea emerging on the other side.

Multiple Choice

Princess Ling sent a great wind to get the brocade. Do you think she could've sent a great wind to take it back?

What could be a reason why she didn't send it back?

• She wanted to meet Ping and put him through challenges to see if he was brave enough to marry.

• She was being lazy and doing what a prinncess would normally do.

• She wanted to challenge someone. Because she is a princess she doesn't have to return anything.

• She was lonely and wanted a new friend. This was the only way to get someone to visit her.

Multiple Choice

How does the author show foreshadowing in this part of the text?

• Ping wondered if he would see the princess again and detected a knowing smile on her face.

• Ping stared at the beautiful princess. She was a perfect rose.

Multiple Choice

How is the ending like that of other folktales and fairy tales you have read?

• The ending is similar because the bad guys get put away.

• The ending is similar because it is fun to read and everyone enjoys an entertaining story.

• The ending is similar because it is happy and the main characters get what they wanted.