Dragon Dragon Assessment

The climax, or turning point, of the story occurs when

• the eldest son is eaten by the dragon.

• the middle son is eaten by the dragon.

• the youngest son puts on his armor.

• the youngest son kills the dragon.

If a television reporter interviewed the youngest son at the end of the story, which quality would the young man say helped him succeed?

• strength

• loyalty

• cleverness

• courage

Which of the following occurs during the resolution, or conclusion, of the story?

• The king calls a meeting of everyone in the kingdom.

• The youngest son kills the dragon.

• The youngest son returns the wizard's book of spells.

• The wizard changes the queen into a rosebush.

Why does the king call a meeting of everyone in the kingdom?

• To praise his knights and his wizard

• Find a husband for his daughter

• Announce his retirement

• Find a way to stop the dragon

In "Dragon Dragon" the king says, " 'I'm not a tyrant.' " What does he mean?

• He is not a cruel, unjust ruler.

• He is not the rightful ruler.

• He did not inherit the throne.

• He is not tired.

What advice did the cobbler give his sons before they left to slay the dragon?

• Sing a song to the dragon. He will instantly fall asleep.

• Go to bed early and leave first thing in the morning before the dragon wakes up. Sneak up on him while he sleeps.

• Recite a poem and the dragon will fall at your feet.

• Trick the dragon into coming out of his lair and then throw a lasso around his neck.

What elements of the story do the details in the following passage provide? Pick TWO answers.

Every time there was a full moon the dragon come out of his lair and ravaged the countryside. He frightened maidens and stopped up chimneys and broke store windows and set people's clocks back and made dogs bark until no one could hear himself think.

• character-the dragon's physical appearance

• problem-the trouble that the dragon is causing

• conclusion-the way that the story ends

• background-the way things normally are in the kingdom

When the youngest son recites the poem, the dragon

• turns into a mouse.

• trembles with fear.

• is overcome by laughter.

• admire's the young man's talent.

What is the theme of "Dragon Dragon"?

• Never confront a dragon in its lair.

• Listen to and respect your elders.

• Believe in yourself even when no one else does.

• People who have confidence in themselves always succeed.

What would most likely ravage a town?

• an amusement park

• sharknado

• squirrels

• a flood