The Blue Stones

The figurehead on the ship is compared to...

• the skipper's wife

• a beautiful ship the skipper would like to buy

• a wise woman

• the skipper's daughter

• a mermaid

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

What is the symbolic meaning of the blue stones?

• precious stones

• earning for his wife

• vision or understanding

• greed and jealousy

When the wife states "You think more of the figurehead than of me" what is her tone? *

• cautious

• insecure

• mindful

• angry

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author’s use of allegory impact the meaning of the story?

• The allegory shows that people should trust their loved ones and not become overwhelmed by jealousy or greed.

• The allegory shows that jealousy and greed will always prevail.

• The allegory shows that loyalty and trust are valuable character traits.

• The allegory shows that people will not trust their loved ones because they feel insecure.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What might the voyage the skipper was on symbolize?

• life

• choices

• love

• greed

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.10