Reading Proficiency Test - The Story of the Aged Mother

It was said in the story that the province was led by a despotic leader. The word despotic means:

• cruel/unfair use of unlimited power; tyrannical

• wise and just

• generous and liberal

• leadership with a lot of bad decisions about money

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

This cruel proclamation was given by the governor to his constituents.

• The younger generation should be put to death.

• All male members of each family should join the war.

• That there should only be one child per family.

• It was to immediately put to death all aged people.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Since the farmer was unfamiliar with the path of the mountain, his mother used these for his safe return.

• stones

• flower petals

• twigs

• leaves

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The farmer hid his mother in this place for her to be kept safe from the governor's cruel order.

• hidden basement for food

• in a secluded hut

• under the bed

• inside an antique closet

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What was the next unreasonable order given by the governor?

• For him to be presented with an icy fire.

• For him to be presented with a rope of ashes.

• For him to be presented with a flame of arrow.

• For him to be presented with a rope of gold and silver.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How was the farmer able to provide the governor's request? What was the instruction given by his mother?

• “Make a rope of twisted metals,”

  “Then stretch it upon a row of flat stones and burn it on a windless night.”

• “Make a rope of twisted straw,”

  “Then stretch it upon a row of flat ice and burn it on a windy night.”

• “Make a rope of twisted straw,”

  “Then stretch it upon a row of wood logs and burn it on a windless afternoon.”

• “Make a rope of twisted straw,”

  “Then stretch it upon a row of flat stones and burn it on a windless night.”

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Who are the characters in the folktale?

• Poor Writer, Widowed Father, Democratic Leader

• Poor Farmer, Widowed Mother, Despotic Leader

• Poor Salesman, Widowed Father, Aristocratic Leader

• Poor carpenter, Widowed Mother. Autocratic Leader

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Where is the setting of the folktale?

• Shinine

• Shinano

• Shinane

• Shinuhe

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

If you were the farmer, will you do the same?

• Yes, because aged persons are weak and fragile.

• Yes, because aged persons can no longer lead a group.

• No, because aged persons are experienced enough to advice the younger generations.

• No, because aged persons deserve attention and care.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What do you think are the common fears of powerful and rich people as reflected in the folktale?

• They are afraid to lose their fame.

• They are afraid to become poor.

• They are afraid to lose their control over the commoners.

• They are afraid to become weak and useless.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5