The Walrus and the Carpenter Quiz

Which statement best expresses a theme of the poem?

• Trusting someone you don't know can have dangerous consequences.

• Young people are often overwhelmed by what the world has to offer.

• Children should always listen to the advice of their parents.

• Sometimes bad people are not held responsible for their actions.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Which quote from the poem best supports the answer to : Which statement best expresses a theme of the poem?

• "The eldest Oyster winked his eye, / And shook his heavy head / Meaning to say he did not choose / To leave the oyster-bed" (Lines 39-42)

• "The time has come," the Walrus said, / "To talk of many things: / Of shoes — and ships — and sealing-wax" (Lines 61-63)

• "Now if you're ready, Oysters dear, / We can begin to feed.' / 'But not on us!' the Oysters cried," (Lines 77-79)

• "'O Oysters,' said the Carpenter, / 'You've had a pleasant run! / Shall we be trotting home again?'" (Lines 103-105)

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How is the Walrus' view about eating the Oysters different from the Carpenter's?

• The Walrus is excited about eating the Oysters, while the Carpenter feels guilty.

• The Walrus feels bad about eating the Oysters, while the Carpenter doesn't care.

• The Walrus changes his mind about eating the Oysters but the Carpenter does not.

• The Walrus knows they need to eat the Oysters to survive but the Carpenter wishes they did not have to eat them.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which TWO details from the poem best support the answer to Part A?

• "'It was so kind of you to come! / And you are very nice!'" (Lines 85-86)

• "The Carpenter said nothing but / 'The butter's spread too thick!'" (Lines 95-96)

• "'O Oysters,' said the Carpenter, / 'You've had a pleasant run!'" (Lines 103-104)

• "Now if you're ready, Oysters dear, / We can begin to feed'" (Lines 77-78)

• "'I wish you were not quite so deaf — / I've had to ask you twice!'" (Lines 89-90)

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why is the moon mad at the sun?

• The moon doesn't think the sun should be out at night.

• The moon doesn't like how bright the sun is.

• The moon isn't allowed out during the day.

• The moon doesn't think she is as beautiful as the sun.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following describes how the Walrus and the Carpenter feel about the sand?

• They love the feel of the sand.

• They think something is buried under the sand.

• They don't like how much sand there is.

• They don't like to walk over the sand. 

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

How do the Oysters respond to the Walrus' request?

• The Oysters follow the Walrus without question.

• The young and old Oysters hesitantly follow the Walrus.

• The Oysters first deny the Walrus' request, but then agree to follow him.

• The young Oysters follow the Walrus, but the old Oyster refuses.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following best describes where the Oysters are going?

• away from the water

• away from the hungry Carpenter

• to the Walrus' home

• to another oyster bed

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

The Oysters don't want to listen to the Walrus' story because they…

• realize he is trying to eat them.

• are tired from the walk.

• want to return to the water.

• aren't interested in the Walrus' story.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why are the Walrus and the Carpenter cutting bread?

• to eat with the Oysters

• to feed to the Oysters

• to make a new bed for the Oysters

• to take back to the old Oyster

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4