The Giant Turnip

Read the sentence from the passage.

Everyone laughed when they saw the mouse and said, "What can she do to help? She's too small and weak!" That didn't stop the mouse.

What does the last sentence reveal about the mouse?

• The mouse was lazy.

• The people thought that the mouse could not help.

• The mouse was determined.

• The people were happy for the mouse's help.

Which of the following sentences would you include in a summary of, "The Giant Turnip?"

• Grandfather loves turnip stew

• Grandfather grows a giant turnip

• Galina is wearing a belt

• The whole family and some animals pitch in to pull up the turnip.

Which of these sentences could be a theme for "The Giant Turnip?"

Select all that apply

• Working together is a good way to solve a problem.

• Only strong young people should work on a farm.

• Don't look down on someone based solely on size; he or she may surprise you.

• Don't start a project that you can't do all by yourself.

Read the following sentence from the passage.

Long, long ago, in a small village in Russia, there lived a farmer and his family.

From what point of view is this story written?

• first person

• second person

• third person

Grandfather was not able to pull out the turnip because it was so big.

What part of the plot is this?

• exposition

• conflict

• climax

• resolution

At the beginning of the story, the narrator told us that the story took place in Russia and that the characters were Grandfather, Grandmother, Ivan, and Galena.

What part of plot gives important details about the characters and the setting?

• exposition

• conflict

• climax

• resolution

What happened in the story that proved that a possible theme for this story could be working together is a good way to solve a problem?