The Bell of Atri

What is the theme of the story?

• It’s good to be wise and save your money.

• It’s wrong to judge someone.

• Help those who have helped you.

• Treat animals with kindness.

How are the events in paragraphs 1,2, and 3 important to the theme of the story?

• They show that townspeople are concerned about whether children can seek justice.

• They show judges must be wise in order to provide justice for everyone.

• They show the bell’s new rope must come from far away, across the mountains.

• They show that the town’s leaders want everyone to have equal justice.

Which two sentences from the story provide the best support for how paragraphs 1,2, and 3 contribute to the story.

• ”A rope that reached almost to the ground was fastened to the bell so that even the smallest child could ring the bell by pulling upon this rope.”

• “It was a very pretty bell, and it was polished until it looked as bright and yellow as the sun.”

• “If any of you is wronged at any time, you may come and ring the bell.”

• “They would have to send across the mountains for one, and it would be many days before it could be brought.”

How do the knights actions contribute to the theme of the story?

• His decision to stand before the judges shows that it’s brave to stand up for yourself.

• His treatment of his horse demonstrates or shows that animals should be allowed to roam freely.

• His choices show that wealth should be used to help those who have been loyal friends.

• His actions show that a person can behave poorly but still be respected in the community.

Why did the horse pull the rope?

• He wanted justice.

• He tried to eat the leaves of the grapevine.

• He wanted the knight to be judged.

• He wanted to alert the people of the village.

How does the horse have a happy ending? Choose all that apply.

• He received justice.

• He received a new stall.

• He found food in the village.

• He got new horseshoes.

What was Atri?

• Atri is the horse’s name.

• Atri is the Knight.

• Atri is the King.

• Atri is the village.