The Woodcutter and his Axe - Reading Comprehension

1. What is this whole story mostly about?

• The woodcutter was rewarded for his bravery.

• The woodcutter was rewarded for his honesty.

• The woodcutter dropped his axe into the river.

Which of the following statements is true?

• The woodcutter sat down by the river bank, his head in his hands, and began to cry.

• The woodcutter got angry, and threw his axe into the deep waters of the river.

• The woodcutter was frightened at the sight of a little man dress all in green.

How did the little man (the gnome) retrieved the axe for the woodcutter?

• The little man pointed to the river, and a golden axe rose up out of the water

• .The little man waved his hand and a golden axe appeared.

• The little man walked closer to the bank of the deep river and dived right in headfirst.

What did the woodcutter did when he got his axe back?

• The woodcutter sold the gold and silver axes and bought a fine house for his family

• The woodcutter showed the gold and silver axes to all his friends

• The woodcutter hid the gold and silver axes away because he was afraid they would be stolen.

Why do you think the woodcutter's friend went back to the river?

• Because he wanted to become friends with the gnome.

• Because he worked there as well and that is why (while cutting trees) he also dropped his axe accidentally into the river.

• Because he wanted to get a golden axe as his friend (the woodcutterdid).

Why do you think the gnome did not gave the golden axe the the woodcutter's friend?

• Because the woodcutter's friend was greedy and that was not actually his axe, so the gnome got upset.

• Because the gnome was greedy and decided to keep the golden axe for himself.

• Because it belonged to the woodcutter so the gnome wanted to give it back to him.

How would you describe the woodcutter personality?

• Honest and courteous

• Brave and strong

• Shy and easily frightened

How would you describe the gnome personality?

• Brave and helpful

• Wise and sensible

• Greedy and short-tempered

How would you describe the woodcutter's friend personality?

• Sensible and a liar

• Greedy and egoist

• Happy and thoughtful

What is the main lesson of this text and how do you relate to it in your own life experience?