Compare & Contrast Sootface and Yeh-Shen

Which of the following would best describe the topic of Sootface & Yeh-Shen?

• overcoming adversity

• patience

• contentment

Which of the following would best describe the theme of Sootface and Yeh-Shen?

• Don't judge a book by its cover.

• Accept other's differences.

• Good always triumphs over evil.

Which of the following is the best definition of a fairy tale?

• a funny story filled with lots of exaggeration and character with super human qualities

• nonfiction writing that provides facts about a variety of real-life topics

• a fictional story from long ago that usually includes magic and tells a story of good versus evil

Which of the following character traits best describe Sootface and Yeh-Shen?

• heroic and clever

• kindhearted and respectful

• annoyed and thoughtless

Which of the following could be another theme for these two fairy tales?

• Procrastination can have negative consequences.

• Help those in need.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

What does the word heavy heart most likely mean in Yeh-Shen?

• feeling a great dal of sadness and grief

• a strong muscle about the size of your fist

• difficult to lift to move

What does the word singed most likely in Sootface?

• to sing in loud voice

• slightly burnt; scorched

• slow to act or proceed

What character traits could be used to describe Sootface's sisters & Yeh-Shen's stepmother?

• empathetic and charming

• dishonest and greedy

• funny and witty

Which fairy tale originated in China?

• Sootface

• Yeh-Shen

Which fairy tale originated among the Native American tribes?

• Sootface

• Yeh-Shen