The Fisherman and His Wife Quiz

What does the word "hovel" mean as used in paragraph 1?

• an old, run down castle

• a small beatiful cottage

• a large, cozy log cabin with large windows and rooms

• a small, dirty, smelly shack

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which phrase from the passage best supports the meaning of the word "hovel" as used in the story?

• lived together in a hovel by the seashore

  paragraph 1

• so dreadful as to live in this evil-smelling hovel

  paragraph 11

• come in and see if this is not a great improvement

  paragraph 17

• you might as well have wished for a cottage

  paragraph 11

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What happens to the sea every time the fisherman speaks to the flounder (fish)?

• the waves rise and fall at his command

• the sea turns bright blue and fish swim to the surface

• the sea becomes more violent and darker in color; the wind blows harder and the waves get larger; ships were tossed about

• the sea remains calm

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What does the word "tempest" mean as used in paragraph 74?

• a violet, windy storm

• a moment of sadness

• a period of beautiful weather

• to spin around

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which quotation from the text best supports the meaning of the word "tempest"?

• he shivered and shook and his knees trembled

• he felt very desponding

• the sky was partly blue in the middle

• there arose a great wind and the clouds flew by and it grew very dark

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What point in the story reflects the climax of the wife's greed?

• When she asks to become king

• When she asks to become emperor

• when she asks to become pope

• when she asks to have power over the moon and stars

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which of the following statements best reflect the theme of the text?

• Greed does not satisfy greed.

• Never ask anyone for anything; rely on yourself

• Happiness cannot be bought

• Good deeds lead to good fortune

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What happened when the fisherman went back to the flounder and asked for a cottage?

• the flounder made the hovel even worse

• the flounder refused to do anything

• the flounder granted him the cottage

• the flounder said he'd give the fisherman the cottage if he promised to help him

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

What is the conclusion of the story?

• The flounder grants the wife's wish to be emperor.

• The flounder sends the husband and wife back to the hovel because the wife is too greedy.

• The flounder goes away because he is not powerful enough to grant the wish.

• The flounder grants the wife power to control the moon and sun.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the meaning of the word "fowl" as used in the story?

• a storm

• a missed goal in a basketball game

• a fish

• a bird

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4