Entry Ticket- CTM Practice 1

What is the overall theme of the story of the Frog and the Prince?

• Be accepting of others.

• Persistence is about effort.

• Life is filled with surprises.

• Obedience is an expectation.

Which statement explains why the employee finally accepts the challenging project from the boss?

• The respectful CEO took pity on the struggling project and made his employee accept the challenge.

• You can be comforted for I will offer you sensible advice.

• But the employee reviewed the project details and returned with a plan in his hand.

• The employee realized it was of no use to complain, for he was obliged to take the project up as his responsibility.

Read the following scenario. "FROG: I do not fancy such silly treasures, but if you will love me, I will help you retrieve your lost valuable." How does this scenario serve to advance the plot of the story?

• This scenario advances the plot by setting up a promise that the person must keep in order to learn a lesson from the experience.

• This scenario advances the plot by creating a sense of mystery around the frog and how he possesses such unique abilities.

• This scenario advances the plot by explaining how the frog tricked the person into agreeing to a deal to break his curse.

• This scenario advances the plot by creating an agreement between the person and the frog, which others try to get the person to break.

How does the dialogue between the frog and the prince in Scene II advance the plot of the story? Be sure to include specific details from the story to support your response.

Part A: What is the moral of the story of the Frog and the Prince?

• Keeping promises is an important character trait.

• Insulting people can have terrible consequences.

• Great things come in small packages.

• Judging the appearance of others will cause you to be judged.

Part B: Which line from the meeting supports the response in Part A?

• NARRATOR: While scanning the room to see who had spoken, the manager looked upon an intern extending his hand to make a point.

• INTERN: (lamenting) Wait! Consider my idea, for I cannot keep up with your pace.

• CEO: (Slamming down a pen) What you have promised, you must deliver. The intern is your responsibility.

• MANAGER: Now you troublesome thing, there will be an end to you.

Read the following sentence from the text. "For this, I promised him he should be my companion, but I never thought he could leave the pond." What does the person mean in this sentence?

• The frog believed the person would keep their promise.

• The frog wanted the person to help him leave the pond.

• The person wished for the frog to be their partner.

• The person thought they would not need to keep their promise.

How does the character's decision to trust the frog impact the development of the story's theme?

• It highlights the theme of redemption through trust and mutual respect.

• It underscores the importance of skepticism and caution in personal relationships.

• It demonstrates the irrelevance of appearances in determining one's true character.

• It shows the consequences of breaking promises and the value of honesty.

What lesson does the protagonist learn from their interaction with the frog?

• That true friendship is based on material wealth and social status.

• That appearances can be deceiving, and true worth lies within.

• That promises are meant to be broken if they are inconvenient.

• That power and authority should dictate one's actions and decisions.

In what way does the frog's transformation serve as a climax in the story?

• It reveals the true identity of the frog, adding a twist to the story.

• It serves as a turning point, where the protagonist's beliefs are challenged.

• It acts as a resolution to the conflict, demonstrating the power of love and acceptance.

• It introduces a new character, complicating the plot further.