Cactus Soup Comprehension Check

What genre is the book Cactus Soup?

• Mystery

• Biography

• Science Fiction

• Folktale

The townspeople thought all soldiers are alike. What is this called?

• riddle

• stereotype

• silly

• hospitality

How did the children help convince the soldiers there wasn’t any food?

• they begged the soldiers for food

• they held their bellies

• they cried bitterly

• they ate bits of cacti

Why did the townspeople agree to help make cactus soup?

• they were starving

• they were fascinated

• they didn't agree to help

• the soldiers threatened them

Why is it funny when the priest says “ And to think it was made from a cactus thorn” ?

• he said it in a funny voice

• it was actually made from many ingredients , not just a cactus

• the kids hate cati but they loved this soup

• all of the above

What happened at the fiesta?

• singing

• dancing

• eating

The CACTUS NEEDLE is to STONE as TORTILLA is to ______.

• bread

• fun

• singing

• cactus

The townspeople of San Miguel were immediately welcoming to the soldiers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Explain two characteristics of a folktale. Give another example of a folk tale besides Cactus Soup.

Describe two ways that Cactus Soup is like Stone Soup. Describe two ways in which in which Cactus Soup is different from Stone Soup.