RL.5.4 Sophie's Bread

The reader is not surprised when Sophie gives Jacob the sugar because she has...

• actually bought more than she needs.
• already provided Greta with raspberries.
• always enjoyed the baker's cinnamon buns.
• almost changed her mind about making a cake.  

What lesson do "How the Turtle Got It's Shell" and "Sophie's Bread" have in common?

• Giving to others can be rewarding.
• Taking advice from others proves to be useful.
• Appearances can be very deceiving
• Humbleness shows character.

In paragraph 10, what does gratefully mean?

• in a thankful manner
• able to express gratitude
• more pleased than another
• showing happiness

In paragraph 5, the author moves the setting from Sophie's cottage to the market as a way to

• add humor to the action.
• compare Jacob and Luka.
• introduce more characters.
• show the size of the village.

Why do Greta, Jacob, and Luka tell the princess about Sophie's actions?

• They feel responsible for Sophie's problem.
• They think the princess will fail to believe Sophie's tale.
• They want the princess to become friends with Sophie.
• They believe they are better cooks than Sophie.

How are the elder in "How the Turtle Got Its Shell" and Princess Eleni in "Sophie's Bread" alike?

• Both think they have a special ability to solve problems.
• Both are honored for their connections to a royal family.
• Both learn that value can be hidden by appearances.  
• Both have formed an appreciation for local food customs.

Sophie's opinion of her bread is different from Princess Eleni's opinion because Sophie

• has less cooking experience than the princess.
• prefers the dishes prepared by other villagers.
• thinks of it in terms of the actual ingredients. 
• believes the recipe is not popular with others.  

Which idea from the story shows that Sophie probably has a reputation for being helpful?

• Pavel goes to her house with news of the princess.
• The three villagers come to her with their problems.
• Her friends believe her raspberry cake is delicious.
• Luka wants to know what she will bake for the fair. 

How are the turtle in "How the Turtle Got Its Shell" and Sophie in "Sophie's Bread" different?

• The turtle holds on to its riches, but Sophie does not.
• The turtle does not listen to advice, but Sophie does.
• The turtle speaks harshly to others, but Sophie is friendly.
• The turtle wants to attract attention, but Sophie is shy.

What are paragraphs 9 through 14 mostly about?

• a woman's generosity to her friends
• a problem with spoiled blackberries
• a difficulty finding sugar and butter
• a conversation among three villagers