Ridiculous Wishes and Two Headed Weaver

Which sentence BEST describes the THEME that both folktales share?

• If you work hard, you will be ready for luck when it comes.

• People can overcome unexpected challenges

• Having riches doesn't always make people happy

• People should think before they speak or act.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

Which sentence from the folktale "Two Headed Weaver" develops the topic, "A person's wishes end up making trouble?"

• "Listen, if you want to fullfill my wish, then give me another pair of arms and another head".

• He had barely spoken before he was two headed and four armed.

• Rejoicing, he returned home, but the people there thought that he was a demon and beat him with sticks and stones, until he fell over dead.

• With that he went and let his spirit be known.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which sentence from the folktale "The Ridiculous Wishes" develops the topic, "A person's wishes END up making trouble?"

• To make such a choice as you did, you must be a donkey.

• A curse on this and all sausages, I wish it was hanging from the end of your nose.

• The wish was heard at once.

• Fanchon had once been pretty, and to tell the truth, this ornament did not have a very pleasing effect.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

... a king's life is an unending procession of annoyances. He must constantly worry about friendships, animosities, wars, servants, and defense alliances.

Never envy the life of a king.

Which word means to "feel jealous of"?

• animosities

• annoyances

• envy

• defense

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of the following describes an IMPORTANT difference between, "Two Headed Weaver" and "The Ridiculous Wishes"?

• "The Two Headed Weaver" teaches that friends and family are a good source of advice. "The Ridiculous Wishes" teaches that people should trust themselves before listening to other.

• "The Two Headed" teaches that people who change their lives can face problems. "The Ridiculous Wishes" teaches that people who accept their lives can be happy.

• "The Two Headed Weaver" teaches that accepting who you are can make you happy. "The Ridiculous Wishes" teaches that its important to keep changing and improving.

• "The Two Headed Weaver" teaches that beauty matters more than riches. "The Ridiculous Wishes" teaches that riches matter more than beauty.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7