Zlateh the Goat

Why is Reuven the furrier having a bad year?

• it had been a mild winter

• his wife was sick

• his eyesight was failing

• the family pet died

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

How can we infer that the family is sad to sell Zlateh?

• the author states that they are sad

• the family tried to keep Aaron from leaving

• the mother and sisters cried

• they tell the butcher that Zlateh is old

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How do we know that Aaron is in danger before he finds shelter?

• the sun shines when he left the village

• it was no ordinary storm, it was a blizzard

• suddenly he made out the shape of a hill

• he forgot to bring a map

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

How does finding the haystack solve Aaron's problem?

• the haystack provides him warmth and Zlateh food

• the haystack was blanketed with snow

• from the top he saw a peasant

• the haystack was close to the road

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How did Zlateh help Aaron during the storm?

• Zlateh made a lot of noise

• Zlateh found the way home

• Zlateh provided him with milk

• Zlateh made a good pillow

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the haystack help solve their problem?

• Aaron makes bedding for them from the hay

• Aaron builds a fire from the hay

• they hay gave them both shelter and Zlateh food

• the haystack was a familiar landmark

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

What kind of relationship do Aaron and Zlateh have?

• Aaron loves Zlateh, but Zlateh doesn't trust him.

• They grew tired of each other.

• They grew even more fond of each other.

• Both ignore the other.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

How does Aaron's family react when Aaron and Zlateh return home?

• They are disappointed that Aaron got lost.

• They are upset that Aaron doesn't return with money.

• They were all overjoyed that they returned safely.

• The family called the butcher to cancel the deal they made.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Why did Aaron disobey his father and not carry Zlateh to the butcher?

• Aaron sold Zlateh to the peasant he met on the road.

• Zlateh ran away before he could get her to the butcher.

• Aaron and Zlateh helped each other through a difficult time.

• Zlateh refused to continue the walk to town.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the meaning of the word "astray" in the following text?

• messy or disorganized

• neat and clean

• strange and unusual

• lost or off track

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4