PARCC Prep I - The Four Dragons

Q5 Part A: How do the dragons' actions contribute to the development of the theme of the folktale?

• Their playfulness shows that appearances can be misleadin when making character judgements.
• Their willinness to disobey the Jade Emperor shows that sacrifice is often needed for the good of others.
• Their reliability shows that respecting one's elders and following instructions are necessary for a successful society.
• Their respect for the Jade Emperor shows that children can learn much from their ancestors about historical events.

Q5 Part B: Which two paragraphs from the folktale support the answer to Part A?

• 1 and 8
• 23 and 27
• 13 and 18
• 18 and 27

Q6 Part A: How does the description of the people in paragraph 4 help shape the plot of the folktale?

• by illustrating their customs and beliefs
• by spurring the dragons to take action
• by providing context for the dragons' mystical powers
• by emphasizing the concern they have for each other

Q6 Part B: Which additional detail helps shape the plot in a similar way as the description in paragraph 4?

• the dragons' visit to the Jade Emperor
• the celebration of the people when rain fell
• the Jade Emporer's lack of response to the people's need
• the Mountain God's actions toward the dragons

Q7 Part A: As used in paragraph 19, what is the meaning of the wordresolutely

• acting with determination
• hesitating to act
• producing results
• proceeding cautiously

Q7 Part B: Which quotation most helps the reader understand the meaning of resolutely?

• "‘Look, is there not plenty of water in the sea where we live?'"(paragraph 16)
• "‘We should scoop it up and spray it towards the sky.'" (paragraph16)
• "‘Good idea!' said the others as they clapped their hands." (paragraph17)
• "‘Then let's begin. We will never regret it,' said Long Dragon."(paragraph 20)

Q8 Part A: In the folktale, how do the dragons most impact the resolution of the plot?

• by providing rain for the people
• by becoming imprisoned in the mountians
• by creating a permanent water supply
• by angering the god of the sea

Q8 Part B: Which detail from the folktale best supports the answer to Part A?

• "‘The water will be like rain drops and come down to save the people. . . .'" (paragraph 16)
• ". . . discovered these events and reported to the Jade Emperor."(paragraph 23)
• "‘Go and get four mountains to lay upon them . . . .'" (paragraph 26)
• ". . . they turned themselves into four rivers . . . ." (paragraph 27)