In the Days of King Adobe

In the story the author says that the young men are rascals. What are rascals?

• people who are neighborly

• people who are dishonest

• people who are giving

• people who are angry

The author explains what happened that night in two ways. First, he tells the story as usual. What is the second way?

• He has a townsman explain what he saw as he passed by.

• He has the young men draw pictures in the dirt.

• He has the traveling bag tell a funny story about what it saw.

• He has the characters talk about the dreams they say they had.

What is King Adobe the Great?

• a clay brick

• a large ham

• a traveling bag

• a kitchen closet

The young men behave differently at the end of the story because of their experience with the old woman. How do they act at the end?

• They travel only to places where they will feel welcome.

• They are careful to carry all the food they will need with them.

• They are good guests to the next old woman who gives them a meal.

• They decide to work hard for everything they are given along their way.

Which sentence best states the theme of the story?

• You should not always expect others to help you.

• Someone who seems foolish may actually be wise.

• Working with others is a good way to get a difficult job done.

• It is important to make things right with someone you have harmed.

What genre is the text "In the Days of King Adobe"?

• Tall Tale

• Legend

• Folktale

• Fable