Tales From Near and Far

What is Running Deer's great skill?

• running fast without tiring.

• Being a great friend.

• Making arrowheads.

• Teaching the settlers how to farm.

Why do the villagers send Running Girl to the next race? (Pgs. 15-18)

• To watch Running Deer run the race.

• Because she is the fastest runner.

• Because she asked to go.

• Because she drew out the longest stick.

What warning does Spider Grandmother give? (Pgs. 15-18)

• To drink a lot of water.

• To buy some really good running shoes.

• That the Tikuvi people will have several good runners.

• That the Tikuvi people will cheat.

Why does Paco decide to move to Seville? (Pgs. 25-30)

• He got a new job.

• He got a great deal on a new house.

• Because the villagers ran him out of town.

• So that the villagers don't figure out his tricks.

Why is Paco nervous when the king asks him to the silver? (Pgs. 31-35)

• He isn't really a wizard.

• He's afraid of the dark.

• There is no silver to be found.

• He lost his map.

How does the author create tension during Running Girl's race? (Pgs. 18-21)

• Running Girl falls and gets hurt.

• Spider Grandmother had warned her the Tikuvi people would cheat and she sees and stops their attempt to cheat.

• Running Girl knows that the Tikuvi people may cheat because of Spider Grandmother's warnings. So, she decides to cheat as well.

• Not knowing who will win the race is how the author creates the tension.

How does the King's challenge add suspense to the story? (Pgs. 31-35)

• The King gives Paco an ultimatum, gives him three days to find the silver, tells him he will be executed if he has lied to him.

• Paco is not a real wizard, he will not be able to find the silver from the dungeon, he gives him three days to find the silver.

• Paco is not a real wizard, he will not be able to find silver from the dungeon, he only has three days to live.

What is the author's purpose for writing these stories?

• To inform you of cheaters and liars.

• To convince you to be honest in life.

• To entertain you with stories about clever characters.

• To teach you how to catch a liar and a cheat.

What event is the Payupki village preparing for?

• A feast with the Tikuvi.

• A footrace with the Tikuvi.

• A sleepover with Spider Grandmother.

• A village powwow.

What problem do the Payupki have? (Pgs. 14-21)

• The Tikuvi do not show up for the race.

• The Tikuvi sneak in and take Spider Grandmother back.

• The Tikuvi wins the race.

• The Tikuvi may cheat to win the race.