Sootface and Yeh-Shen Quiz

What can be inferred about the main characters in Sootface and Yeh-Shen?

• The main characters in Sootface and Yeh-Shen are wealthy from the beginning

• The main characters in Sootface and Yeh-Shen are mistreated by their families but find happiness and love through magical means.

• The main characters in Sootface and Yeh-Shen have no magical encounters

• The main characters in Sootface and Yeh-Shen are disliked by everyone they meet

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

What do the stepmother's and sisters' actions imply about their character?

• Deceitful and manipulative (tricky and trying to control others by being sneaky)

• Compassionate and empathetic (kind and understanding, able to feel and share others' feelings)

• Altruistic and considerate (caring and thoughtful, always thinking about others' needs before their own)

• Gentle and nurturing (providing care and support, helping something or someone grow and develop)

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Based on the outcomes in both stories, what can you infer about the themes presented?

• Love and betrayal

• Resilience and the power of human connection (The ability to bounce back from tough times, and how strong relationships with others help us through challenges)

• Deception and revenge (Tricking someone and wanting to get back at them for something they did wrong)

• Isolation and despair (Feeling alone and hopeless, with no one to turn to for help or support)

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

How do the settings in Sootface and Yeh-Shen contribute to the overall tone of the stories?

• The settings in Sootface and Yeh-Shen contribute to the overall tone of the stories by creating a mystical (magical) and enchanting (delightfully charming) atmosphere (mood).

• The settings in Sootface and Yeh-Shen contribute to the overall tone of the stories by creating a chaotic (out of control) and disorganized atmosphere.

• The settings in Sootface and Yeh-Shen contribute to the overall tone of the stories by creating a futuristic (about the future) and technological atmosphere.

• The settings in Sootface and Yeh-Shen contribute to the overall tone of the stories by creating a dark and gloomy (dark) atmosphere.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What similarities can be inferred between the two stories based on the plot progression?

• Both stories have completely different climaxes with no similarities.

• Both stories have a similar climax where the main characters face a significant challenge that leads to a resolution.

• One story has a happy ending while the other has a tragic ending.

• The main characters in both stories never face any challenges.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

In Sootface and Yeh-Shen, what can you infer about the importance of inner beauty versus outer beauty?

• Inner beauty is portrayed as more important than outer beauty in both Sootface and Yeh-Shen.

• Outer beauty is considered more important than inner beauty in Sootface, but not in Yeh-Shen.

• Outer beauty is emphasized over inner beauty in both Sootface and Yeh-Shen.

• Inner beauty is not addressed (talked about) in either Sootface or Yeh-Shen.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

What can be inferred about the cultural values and beliefs portrayed in Sootface and Yeh-Shen?

• The cultural values and beliefs in Sootface and Yeh-Shen promote selfishness and greed (wanting more or a lot).

• The cultural values and beliefs in Sootface and Yeh-Shen focus solely (only) on material possessions.

• The cultural values and beliefs portrayed in Sootface and Yeh-Shen emphasize kindness, perseverance (not giving up), inner beauty, humility (being humble and not thinking you're better than others), and the power of love.

• Sootface and Yeh-Shen do not reflect any cultural values or beliefs.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

How do the resolutions in both stories reflect the characters' growth and development?

• The resolutions in both stories highlight the characters' growth and development by emphasizing their refusal (saying no) to learn from their experiences.

• The resolutions in both stories reflect the characters' growth and development by showcasing (displaying) their regression (going backwards) and lack of progress.

• The resolutions in both stories showcase the characters' growth and development by highlighting how they have evolved (got better), learned from their experiences, and made positive changes in their lives.

• The resolutions in both stories show the characters' growth and development by keeping them stagnant (not changing) and unchanged.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Based on the endings of Sootface and Yeh-Shen, what can you infer about the messages the authors are trying to convey?

• The authors are trying to convey messages of resilience, kindness, and the idea that good deeds are ultimately rewarded.

• The authors are trying to convey messages of laziness, cruelty, and the idea that bad deeds are ultimately rewarded.

• The authors are trying to convey messages of weakness, selfishness, and the idea that kindness is a sign of weakness.

• The authors are trying to convey messages of conformity, dishonesty, and the idea that good deeds go unnoticed.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7