The People Could Fly

What type of story is "The People Could Fly"?

• Greek Myth

• Folktale

• Fairy Tale

Where does the story take place (setting)?

• In the City

• On an Island

• On a Plantation

What is a plantation?

• A large farm where crops are grown.

• A forest with a lot of plants

• A large beach with a lo of sand

What happened to the people who could fly in Africa?

• They were captured for slavery.

• A beast cut off their wings.

• A terrible war happened there.

What happened to Sarah and her baby?

• They passed out from the heat

• They were kidnapped

• They were whipped

Sarah did not have the heart to croon her babe. What does croon mean?

• cry out in pain

• sing softly

• fly to great heights

What is the conflict or problem in the story?

• The slaves were treated badly.

• Sarah's baby was always crying.

• Toby was too old to work.

What causes Sarah and the other slaves to fly away?

• Toby says the magic words.

• The Driver whipping them.

• They suddenly grow wings.

What is the climax (most exciting part) of the story?

• When the Master is about to kill Old Toby

• When they are working in the fields

• When the master whips Sarah and her baby

The slaves flying symbolize:

• Wings

• Magic

• Freedom