7th Unit 1 Two Legs or One? Selection Test

Which statement best describes the characteristics that make this story a folktale?

• It is the epic story of a man named Goha, who has many adventures.

• It is the traditional story of a man named Goha, who is a trickster character.

• It is the ancient story of a man named Goha, and it explains the traditions of his people.

• It is the fictional story of a man named Goha, and it is set in the past.

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Which statement best explains the lesson that this folktale is intended to teach?

• Always tell the truth, or there might be a big price to pay.

• People who tell even small lies should be prepared to face consequences.

• Some people will try to win an argument at any cost.

• Never lie to your spouse unless you are ready for a big fight.

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Read the glossary entry below.

scurry \skûr´ē\ v 1. to hurry along with light footsteps

Which part of speech is given for the word scurry in this definition?

• noun

• verb

• adverb

• adjective

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In paragraph 3, what does the phrase the smell of them was sweeter to her than any rose help the reader understand?

• How hungry Goha’s wife becomes when she thinks about roses

• How rare it is for Goha’s wife to receive meat

• How much Goha’s wife loves the smell of roses

• How tempting the smell of the meat is to Goha’s wife

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Which two details from the story help the reader infer that Goha’s wife cares for him and his opinion, despite their loud argument?

• She worries about admitting she was greedy.

• She tastes the food very thoroughly.

• She tries to convince him there was only one leg.

• She thinks he is tricking her when he falls to the floor.

• She bursts into tears when she thinks he is dead.

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What tone does the dialogue in paragraphs 8–14 create in the selection?

• stressful

• joyful

• arrogant

• humorous

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The lack of details about the story’s setting helps readers to —

• compare the setting to the plot and theme

• focus on the words and actions of the characters

• read to the end of the story more quickly

• understand how bare the house is

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Read the glossary entry below.
dignified \dĭg´nə-fīd´\ adj 1. showing honor and respect
Which word is the best synonym for the word dignified based on this definition?

• noble

• impoing

• regal

• suitable

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Which quotation from the story best shows the kind of folktale character Goha is?

• “I’ll win this argument even if it means my very life!” (paragraph 15)

• But in the next moment, he clutched at his chest, gasping, “My heart, oh, my heart . . .”
  (paragraph 17)

• With that, Goha fell to the floor and pretended to be dead. (paragraph 18)

• His wife at first thought this must surely be another of her husband’s tricks. (paragraph 18)

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At what point in the story does the author use exaggeration?

• When Goha’s wife first takes a taste of the calf leg

• When Goha’s wife claims there was only one calf leg

• When Goha pretends to be dead throughout the funeral procession

• When Goha suddenly sits up and exclaims that he has won the argument

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