The tale of the seven ravens

What is the story mainly about?

• a father who leaves his children

• a bad witch who lives in a forest

• a sister who saves her brothers

• magical birds that help children

In lines 11-12, what does "turned into" mean?

• changed to

• be interested in

• circled around

• returned to

What does He could not take back his words (lines 14-15) mean?

• He could not remember what he had said.

• He had already said the words, so it was too late.

• He could not find the right thing to say.

• He was too surprised to say anything else.

Why does the girl cut off her finger?

• so she can remove a ring

• because her finger is stuck in a door hole

• because she needs it to change her brothers back

• so she can use it to enter the raven's house

What is the first thing the girl does when she enters the raven's house?

• She takes out a knife.

• She hides behind a door.

• She eats and drinks.

• She sits and waits for the ravens to return home.

How do the ravens become human again?

• Their sister kisses them.

• They eat a magic ring

• One raven makes a wish after seeing his parents' ring.

• They drink from a special cup that belonged to their father.

What lesson is taught in this story?

• Your parents always know best.

• Think carefully about what you say.

• Don't talk to strange people.

• Work hard and you will be happy.