Manabozho and the Maple Trees

The author includes imagery in paragraph 8 to show that --

• Manabozho's plan has been successful

• the people are upset with Manabozho

• Manabozho prefers the taste of this syrup

• the people want Manabozho to help them

in paragraph 5, what does the word unconcerned mean?

• Worried again

• Full of worry

• Able to worry

• Not worried

Which characteristic helps the reader identify the text as a folk tale?

• It contains realistic descriptions of work.

• It describes events that took place during a specific time in history.

• It takes place in a small village.

• It has a character who teaches others a lesson.

What does the simile in paragraph 1 allow the author to suggest about the villagers?

• They do not have to work hard.

• They think the tress are beautiful.

• They eat nothing but maple syrup.

• They get along with one another.

The author's use of the words "Drip, drip, plop" in paragraph 4 helps to --

• indicate tat the maple syrup is very sticky

• create a rhythm that shows how quickly the villagers are drinking the syrup

• copy the sound the syrup makes as it falls into the mouths of the villagers

• show that the maple tress produce a great deal of syrup

Which word in paragraph 1 best helps the reader know what game means?

• pleasant

• plenty

• hunt

• fields

From which point of view is the text written?

• First-person point of view by an all-knowing narrator

• Third-person point of view by an outside narrator

• First-person point of view from Manabozho's perspective

• Third-person point of view from a villager's perspective

Which statement best expresses the conflict in this text?

• Manabozho becomes upset when no one will listen to his ideas.

• Manabozho believes it is not healthy for the people to lie around all day.

• Manabozho worries people will take all the syrup from the tress.

• Manabozho feels angry that he is the only person who is working.