The tale of the three brothers 7th STAAR

What does the word cunning mean in paragraph 1? (7.2B)

• clever

• devious

• smart

• vapid

What does the word angry mean in paragraph 1? (7.2B)

• joyful

• concerned

• suspicious

• irate

What does the word evade mean in paragraph 1? (7.2B)

• elude

• demise

• seize

• clutch

What does the word conquered mean in paragraph 2? (7.2B)

• squander

• defeat

• seize

• adrift

What does the word arrogant mean in paragraph 3?

• passable

• modest

• humble

• conceited

What does the word reluctant mean in paragraph 4? (7.2B)

• resistant

• eager

• happy

• willing

Why is the bridge important to this story? (7.6)

• It shows that the story is magical

• It sets the development for the rest of the story

• It explains the motivation each brother had

• Demonstrates why death was alive

Which of these best describes Death's internal conflict in the story? (7.6)

• He gives out gifts to the brothers

• He has to bring the dead back to life

• He is not happy to have been cheated of souls

• He can't locate the third brother

What point of view is the story being told from?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• none of the above

The point of view from which the story is told gives the reader insight into —

• how beautiful the passengers’ destination is

• How death is plotting about killing everyone

• A look into each characters thoughts

• How great of lives the brothers live