Scarlet Ribbon

Which detail from paragraph 1 best supports a theme of the story?

• The folktale takes place long ago.

• Kanikiya likes to wear a scarlet ribbon.

• The brolgas are birds that live along the river.

• Kanikiya has a talent that is recognized by others.

Read this sentence from paragraph 6.

They understand my sorrow, Kanikiya thought, the knowledge warming her.

What does the phrase "the knowledge warming her" suggest?

• a feeling of comfort

• sadness and disappointment

• a feeling of anger

• wisdom and clear thinking

What does the word "mournful" mean as it is used in paragraph 7?

• angry

• bored

• nervous

• sad

Which sentence from the story best shows how a character's actions help to develop the story?

• "You must not leave the camp until the brolgas have left." (paragraph 6)

• "She wove baskets from the reeds the other children collected." (paragraph 7)

• "Slipping out of the camp, she rushed down to the riverbank to dance with the cranes." (paragraph 8)

• "Her mother looked for her throughout the camp and, not finding her there, searched near the river." (paragraph 9)

Which statement best describes how Kanikiya changes from the beginning to the end of the story?

• She realizes that she must leave her home to find happiness.

• She learns that the most important thing is to obey the rules.

• She discovers that the birds love her more than she loves them.

• She is frightened by camp tales and then sees that they are untrue.

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

• Kanikiya is often seen near the river by others.

• Kanikiya's mother tells her a story about a girl.

• Kanikiya feels like she must dance.

• Kanikiya weaves a basket.