Narrative - The Appointment in Samarra

What can we learn from the story?

• We can't avoid death.

• Death always follows you.

• We can postpone death.

• Sooner or later, death will surprise you.

• We should run away from death.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

market to buy provisions..

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• supplies

• foods

• drinks

• household items

• dairy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

I was jostled by a woman in the crowd and when I turned, I saw it was Death that jostled me.

What happened there?

• The servant bumped into Death.

• The servant met Death.

• The servant saw Death.

• The servant fought with Death.

• The servant ran to avoid Death.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

it was only a start of surprise.

What is the meaning of the word 'start' in this context?

• jump

• expression

• show

• beginning

• cry

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why did Death feel surprise to see the servant?

• because he was supposed to see him in Samarra

• because he came too early

• because he should be in Samarra

• because he should not meet him there

• because he would find him wherever he went

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

What did the servant try to do In Samarra?

• to avoid Death

• to meet Death

• to jostle Death

• to follow Death

• to come to the appointment

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4