Reading Comprehension- Chi Li and the Serpent

In this story, what is another word for "Serpent"? Name the synonym for serpent.

• Dragon

• Snake

• Dog

• Girl

What is the main problem in the story?

• The people of the village don't like the serpent.

• The serpent wants to eat Chi Li.

• The serpent wants to eat half the village's rice.

• The people of the village are too lazy to feed the snake.

True or False?

This story is told in the third person.

• True

• False

Why was Chi Li able to defeat the serpent?

• Because she waited nine years.

• She was a trained soldier.

• She was determined, and had a plan to make the serpent dizzy with her hound.

• Because the dog weakened the serpent by biting it.

In paragraph 3, what does the word dissuade mean?

"Her parents tried to dissuade her, but Chi Li was determined."

Remember the prefix 'dis' means opposite.

• persuade, or convince somebody to do something.

• trick her into doing something.

• trick her into not doing something.

• persuade, or convince somebody Not to do something.

What is a word that WOULD NOT describe Chi Li?

• timid

• brave

• smart

• determined

How long did the people of the village have to deal with the serpent eating their rice?

• One long year

• Five years

• Eight years

• Nine years

In what paragraph is the main character introduced?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

In what paragraph is the main problem in the story resolved?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

Why did the serpent get dizzy and topple over?

• The dog/hound ran in circles around it.

• Chi Li ran in circles around it.

• The serpent got sick from eating the rice balls.

• The serpent tripped on the dog/hound.