At first, Maibon cannot get rid of the stone because--

He does not truly want to depart from it

dwarfs do not allow people to change their wishes

he is not strong enough to destroy it

Doli wants to punish him for his wish

Maibon finally regrets having made his wish because---

his wife scolds him for several days

his children convince him that he has made a mistake

he realizes that change is necessary for living a happy life

he realizes that he will outlive his entire family

At the end of the story, when he is an elderly man, Maibon feels--

proud of the years that he has lived

gulity for upsetting his wife in the past

jealous of his young grandchildren

The main conflict in the story is between:

Maibon's commitment to his family and his wish to stay young

Maibon and his wife, who is happier than he is

Maibon and the stone, which does not carry out his wishes

Maibon's trust in Doli and Maibon's fear that his wish will not be granted

The climax of the story occurs when Maibon---

Confronts Doli about the results of his wish

sees the old man walking on the road

first meets Doli and tells the dwarf his wish

What universal theme (message) is revealed in the folk tale, just after Doli explains why the stone would not go away?

Change is a necessary part of life.

Don't judge a book by its cover.

Eye for an eye and tooth for tooth.

What makes "The Stone" a good example of a story with a moral lesson?

Maibon gains knowledge after making a bad decision.

The authoer describes how Maibon's family solves a problem.

Doli decided that the cannot trust humans.

Maibon's wife realizes that her husband is not dependable.

The Stone by Lloyd Alexander

Authored by Julie Twiner

English

5th - 6th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Doli shuts his eyes and hold his breath when he first sees Maibon because he is--

hiding from an old man
hiding from an old man

trapped under a rock

trying to become invisible

mad at Maibon

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Doli grant Maibon's wish?

Maibon does him a favor

Maibon corrector guesses Doli's name

Doli feels sorry for Maibon

Maibon and Doli are friends

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Maibon's wish will benefit

his family

only himself

his villiage

humanity

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Maibon choose the stone over all the other gifts?

He wants to live forever.

He doesn't want to grow old.

He wants super powers.

He wants three more wishes.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Doli thinks that human beings are

comical and childish

tricky and dangerous

unwise and greedy

strong and brave

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements best describes Maibons wife?

She is practical and cares about her family

She is a dreamer who wants a more enjoyable life

She dislikes her husband and thinks he is mean

She doesn't believe in magic or dwarfs

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Maibon begins to suspect that his wish has been granted when he realizes that

he has no desire for breakfast

his apple tree is filled with fruit

his beard has stopped growing

his wife is getting older, but he is not

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

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The Stone by Lloyd Alexander

Doli shuts his eyes and hold his breath when he first sees Maibon because he is--

Why does Doli grant Maibon's wish?

Maibon's wish will benefit

Why does Maibon choose the stone over all the other gifts?

Doli thinks that human beings are

Which of the following statements best describes Maibons wife?

Maibon begins to suspect that his wish has been granted when he realizes that

At first, Maibon cannot get rid of the stone because--

How does Maibon feel when he sees Doli for the second time?

Maibon finally regrets having made his wish because---

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