The Clever Jackal

Part A: Based on the story, which statement explains how Jackal initially responds upon noticing that Nkosi (Lion) was coming toward him? (RL.1.3)

• The event allowed Jackal to make changes to his evil ways.

• The event showed just how conniving (sneaky, dishonest) Jackal was.

• The event caused Lion to hurt Jackal for all the harmful things that he did.

• The event helped Jackal realize how heartless he had been to Lion, and that he should change his ways.

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Part B: Which TWO quotations provide evidence for the answer to Part B? (RL.1.1)

• “Oh, no!” Jackal moaned and stopped dead-still in his tracks. Lion was coming toward him. (Paragraph 8)

• “Oh, great Nkosi! (Lion) Help! There is no time to lose! See those great rocks above us?” (Paragraph 10)

• In a flash Jackal thought of a crooked plan. “Help! Help!” cried Jackal as he cowered down on the cliff path. (Paragraphs 8 & 9)

• “Oh, thank you, great King!” I will quickly fetch that log over there to prop under the rock, and we will both be saved!” With that Jackal bounded out of sight heartlessly. (Paragraph 12)

• “Oh, mighty Lion, do something! Save us!” And Jackal cowered even lower, his paws covering his head. (Paragraph 10)

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Part A: Which statement contrasts (differs) the attitude of the Jackal with the attitude of the Lion at the beginning of the story? (RL.1.3)

• Jackal trusted the Lion, but the Jackal thought that Lion was playing a trick on him.

• Jackal accepted no blame for his actions, while Lion always continued helping Jackal in spite of how Jackal tricked him.

• Jackal thought that the Lion was smart, while Lion thought that Jackal was smart

• Jackal wanted to correct his behavior, while the Lion was upset with his own behavior.

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Part B: Select TWO sentences from the story that reveals how the Jackal never changes to be more like Lion. (RL.1.1

• Lion was left alone to struggle under the weight of the unmoving rock as Jackal hastily left him there. (Paragraph 13)

• Lion looked up, most alarmed. Before he even had a chance to think, Jackal was begging him to use his strength to hold up the overhanging rock. (Paragraph 11)

• Jackal thought to himself, although it was highly unlikely that he would find a rat out in the midday heat. (Paragraph 7)

• Jackal was trotting through a narrow, rocky pass. As he often did, he kept his nose to the ground…looking for food (Paragraph 7)

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5. Part A: Which of the following best identifies the theme of the folktale? (RL.1.2)

• All people should try to be clever enough to get what they want regardless of how they are treated

• Be immoral (bad, wicked) and dishonest is a great way to make and keep friends.

• Stand up for those who are shrewder (clever) than most people.

• Cleverness is a very important thing to own!

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Part B: Which quotation best supports the theme identified in Part A? ((RL.1.1

• “I will quickly fetch that log over there to prop under the rock, and we will both be saved!” With that Jackal bounded out of sight. (Paragraph 12

• “Alright, my children. But listen and learn!” Gogo settled her round self-down more comfortably. (Paragraph 6

• “Hawu, hawu, hawu, my children,” Gogo began one evening. (paragraph 1)

• “Never know when I’ll happen upon my next meal,” he thought to himself, although it was highly unlikely…” (Paragraph 7)

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Part A: How does the Jackal’s actions contributes (adds) to the development of the theme of the folktale? (RL.1.2)

• Lion’s decision to overlook/ignore all the tricks that Jackal had played on him reveals Lion’s attitude.

• Jackal’s lack of cleverness led him down a disastrous road of defeat by Lion.

• Jackal’s quick cleverness to tricked Lion shows how he continues to live by his wits (cleverness)!

• Lion’s madness overpowered his judgement to understand Jackal’s way of undermining others.

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Part B: Which TWO paragraphs from the folktale supports the answer to Part A? (RL.1.1

• Paragraph 5

• Paragraph 12

• Paragraph 6

• Paragraph 13

• Paragraph 3

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