King Adobe / Trickster Tales Selection Quiz

Why did the Fox ask the Crow to sing a song in “The Fox and the Crow”?

• 1. so he could hear her voice

• 1. because he wanted to learn from her

• 1. so he could have the piece of cheese in her mouth

• 1. because he wanted to give her advice about her voice

In “The Fox and the Crow,” the Fox tells the Crow that he wants to call her the Queen of Birds. What does Queen of Birds mean?

• 1. the greatest of all birds

• 1. the ruler of other birds

• 1. a strong bird

• 1. a royal bird

Why does Crayfish say nice things about Raven’s family in “Raven and Crayfish”?

• 1. She really likes them.

• 1. She wants Raven to let her go.

• 1. She wants Raven to stop flying.

• 1. She hopes that Raven will take her to them.

What is one message found in “Raven and Crayfish”?

• 1. Land animals are unfriendly to sea animals.

• 1. People who are hungry can be tricked easily.

• 1. Most animals sometimes lose food when they try to bring it back home.

• 1. Even the smartest people can be fooled when their pride is grown by others.

What similar message is found in both stories?

• 1. Animals can be kind to one another.

• 1. Animals are regularly looking for something to eat.

• 1. Getting food from others is better than receiving praise from them.

• 1. People who give untruthful praise may be trying to get something for themselves.

In the story the author says that the young men are rascals. What are rascals?

• 1. people who are neighborly

• 1. people who are dishonest

• 1. people who are giving

• 1. people who are angry

The author explains what happened that night in two ways. First, he tells the story as usual. What is the second way?

• 1. He has a townsman explain what he saw as he passed by.

• 1. He has the young men draw pictures in the dusty ground.

• 1. He has the traveling bag tell a funny story about what it saw.

• 1. He has the characters talk about the dreams they said they had.

What is King Adobe the Great?

• 1. a clay brick

• 1. a large ham

• 1. a traveling bag

• 1. a kitchen closet

The young men behave differently at the end of the story because of their experience with the old woman. How do they act at the end?

• 1. They travel only to places where they will feel welcome.

• 1. They are careful to carry all the food they will need with them.

• 1. They are good guests to the next old woman who gives them a meal.

• 1. They decide to work hard for everything they are given along their way.

Which sentence best states the theme of the story?

• 1. You should not always expect others to help you.

• 1. Someone who seems foolish may actually be wise.

• 1. Working with others is a good way to get a difficult job done.

• 1. It is important to make things right with someone you have harmed.