The Song of Sky and Sand

Where is the setting of this story?

• The desert

• The ocean

• A canyon

Who is the main character?

• Yusuf

• Ramata

• Grandma

Why did the water pump stop working at the beginning of the story?

• It broke from being old.

• It was too new that it didn't work yet.

• It was overused and ran out of water.

Why was Grandma helpful on the journey?

• She gave wise advice.

• She was bossy.

• She pulled the donkey cart.

Ramata realized that the song she heard was actually...

• A song that meant nothing

• A riddle to help find water

Grandma told them to look for ______ as a sign of water.

• Mosquitoes

• Birds

• Camels

What was Dad's idea to solve the water problem?

• Dig under the trees

• Pray for rain

• Walk 50 miles to another town

Where did the kids find water?

• At the top of the mountain

• On the other side of the mountain

• Inside of the mountain

How was Yusuf related to Ramata

• Her cousin

• Her brother

• Her friend

What is most likely the theme of this story?

• Always pray for rain.

• Never give up, even when times are tough.

• Always ask someone for help when you're afraid.