There's Plenty of Fish in the Trees

Why does the author use the simile, her tongue just went on flapping like washing on the line, to describe Ivan’s wife in paragraph 2?

• to describe the way she speaks in riddles

• to reinforce the idea that she talks uncontrollably

• to explain why she likes to talk while doing chores

• to illustrate why she enjoys visiting with people so much

Which sentence from the story supports the answer to Part A?

• "Ivan had a wife who could never keep quiet." (paragraph 2)

• "They thought carefully about where they should hide the gold, and the wife said they should dig a hole in the floor." (paragraph 5)

• "But our own wife says it is true." (paragraph 23)

• "You can never believe a word she says." (paragraph 24)

Why does Ivan need his wife to tell the Master about finding fish in the trees?

• He wants to make the Master think that anything his wife says is false.

• He wants to impress the Master with his creative thinking.

• He wants to fool the Master into believing crazy things.

• He wants to please the Master with amusing tales.

Which detail from the story supports the answer to Part A?

• 'Fish in the woods?' she said. 'I never knew that is where you catch them.' (paragraph 10)

• 'Why, of course; it’s much the best place.' And Ivan kept his face very serious indeed. (paragraph 11)

• 'What is this?' said the Master. 'Fish in the woods?' (paragraph 28)

• 'Take her home,' said the Master to Ivan. 'You are right. She is a crazy woman.' (paragraph 30)

Which description best reflects the Master in the story?

• He was untrustworthy and miserly with his wealth.

• He was honorable and respected by his subjects.

• He was greedy and treated people unfairly.

• He was prosperous and loved by his subjects.

Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• "If a whisper of this reaches the Master’s ears we shall be poor again, and he will have me whipped into the bargain." (paragraph 6)

• "What is this I hear?' said the Master gravely. 'Have you found treasure on my land and not reported it to me?'" (paragraph 21)

• "Yes, Master,' said the wife eagerly. 'And the very same day we picked cakes off the trees.'" (paragraph 29)

• "Take her home,' said the Master to Ivan. 'You are right. She is a crazy woman.'" (paragraph 30)

Why is the event of Ivan burying the treasure in the barn important to the story?

• It reveals how well Ivan understands the Master.

• It demonstrates that Ivan trusts his wife.

• It shows how much Ivan wants the money all to himself.

• It shows that Ivan believes his wife is crazy.

Which detail in the story supports the answer to Part A?

• "They thought carefully about where they should hide the gold, and the wife said they should dig a hole in the floor." (paragraph 5)

• "‘Trust me,’ said his wife. 'You know I always keep your secrets safe.’" (paragraph 7)

• "‘Oh, she’s a crazy woman,’ said Ivan. 'You can never believe a word she says.’" (paragraph 24)

• "Still, the Master was no fool. He sent his men to the cottage when Ivan was out." (paragraph 31)

How does the Master respond to the wife’s story about seeing fish in the woods and fishing a hare out of the river?

• He thinks her story is silly and forgets about the treasure on his land.

• He believes the wife is crazy but still wonders if there is treasure on his land.

• He feels sorry for Ivan and allows him to slowly spend the treasure.

• He wonders if the story is true but decides to leave the treasure alone.

Which sentence supports the answer to Part A?

• 'What is this I hear?’ said the Master gravely. ‘Have you found treasure on my land and not reported it to me?’ (paragraph 21)

• 'Take her home,’ said the Master to Ivan. 'You are right. She is a crazy woman.’ (paragraph 30)

• Still, the Master was no fool. He sent his men to the cottage when Ivan was out. (paragraph 31)

• Ivan spent it coin by coin in the market, and it kept them in comfort for many years. (paragraph 31)