The Fisherman and His Wife

Why does the fisherman let the fish go?

• because the fish tells him it is really a person

• because he does not like the taste of fish

• because he is scared of the fish

• because flounders are bad luck

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Who does the fish say he is?

• a king

• the Pope

• emperor

• an enchanted prince

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.3.10

Which sentence shows that the fisherman does not mind letting the fish go?

• "It is not the right thing to do."

• "Oh, man of the sea, come listen to me."

• "What should I wish for?"

• "No need of so many words about the matter."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happened when the man went back to the flounder and wished for a cottage?

• The flounder made the man’s hovel even worse.

• The flounder refused to do anything.

• The flounder granted him the cottage.

• The flounder said he’d give him the cottage if he helped him further.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How do the fisherman and his wife respond to the cottage?

• They are both impressed and want to keep the house as it is.

• They are both impressed but only the husband seems to think it is enough.

• The husband is impressed but the wife does not think it is nice.

• Neither are impressed and want another wish.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How does the fisherman feel about his wife’s request to be king?

• He thinks they will be unhappy as kings.

• He thinks she will be a bad king.

• He appreciates her motivation.

• He feels no need to be a king.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Who does the fisherman describe as "tiresome"?

• the flounder

• himself

• the water

• the wife

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

Why does the wife want to be emperor?

• She thinks she will be more-liked as emperor.

• She is angry with the fish for making her a poor king.

• She is not satisfied just being king.

• Her kingdom has no people in it, and she wants to rule over people.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Once the wife is pope…

• she runs out of things to ask for.

• she decides she wants to control the calendar.

• she wants to control nature, like God.

• she realizes enjoying the sunshine would make her happy.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What happens to the sea every time the fisherman speaks to the flounder (fish)?

• the waves rise and fall at his command

• the sea turns bright blue and fish swim to the surface

• the sea becomes more violent and darker in color; the wind blows harder and the waves get larger; ships were tossed about

• the sea remains calm

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5