"The Wise Man" and "Night Walk" Exit Ticket

1. Part A: How do the actions of the old man's friends contribute to the theme of the story?

• They want to celebrate with the old man.

• They jump to conclusions about what events are blessings and misfortunes.

• They are glad because the old man's son does not have to go to war.

• They are confused by the old man's happiness.

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

• "The old man's friends offered their condolences. 'We are so sorry about this unfortunate incident,' they said."

• "The old man's friends were stunned by his reaction."

• "Some months later, the old man's horse returned, bringing with it a stallion of great worth."

• "A group of soldiers came to the old man's house to recruit his son."

1. Part A: How are the events in stanzas three and four important to the theme of the poem?

• The events show it is a good night for a walk.

• The events show that the puppy is young and active.

• The events show the speaker is the puppy's master.

• The events show that the night is dark and dangerous.

1. Part B: Select one choice from each stanza that best supports the answer to Part A.

• "What's that thing moving in the tree?" (stanza three)

• "The puppy dashes up to see." (stanza three)

• "... sits beneath the tree..." (stanza three)

• "Her master guides her..." (stanza four)

• "She yanks her leash..." (stanza four)