Greedy Trader

What does paragraph 1 suggest about the story's setting?

• It is a time and place where success is prized.

• It is a time and place where the truth is prized.

• It is one country out of several that welcomes strangers.

• It is one country out of several ruled by the same prince.

Read the sentence from paragraph 8: "He then quickly walked away." Think about the suffix -ly. What is the meaning of "quickly"?

• before it was quick

• without being quick

• in a way that is quick

• after it was quick

Read the sentences from paragraph 3: "Not long afterward, a lowly farmer found the bag. It would have made him feel as rich as a prince, but he was an honest man and hurried to find the trader." Why did the author include the phrase "as rich as a prince"?

• to show that there is a lot of money in the bag

• to explain that the farmer is a prince

• to show that there will be a prince in the story

• to compare the farmer's farm to a prince's kingdom

Read the sentence from paragraph 5: "He was delighted to have his treasure back, but he was also troubled at having to surrender some of it." Which word does the author use to suggest that the trader may treat the farmer unfairly?

• delighted

• treasure

• back

• troubled

Read paragraph 18. "I . . . I," the trader stumbled and then fell silent. What does the sentence show about the trader?

• He believes in respecting the law

• He fears that the farmer will lose the bag

• He realizes that the prince has trapped him

• He wants the rest of his journey to be a success

What message is the author trying to get across in the story? Use details from the story to support your answer.

The most likely reason that the author includes paragraph 2 is to  ​ ​  ​ (a)                                         

the central conflict of the story.​

• introduce
• immerse
• engage
• justify

The most likely reason that the author includes paragraph 6 is to…

• 1. To describe the farmer's excitement at finding the bag

• 1. To show the trader's appreciation for the farmer's honesty

• 1. To highlight the trader's deceptive behavior and false accusations

• 1. To explain the prince's decision to hear both sides of the story

Part A

What is the main message of the story?

• 1. Receiving a bag of coins can bring happiness.

• 1. Honesty and fairness are important virtues.

• 1. Hearing both sides of a story is enjoyable.

• 1. Finding lost items behind markets can be surprising.

9.

Part A

What is the main message of the story?

Part B

Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A? Select TWO correct answers.

• 1. The farmer protested, “But I never opened it!” (paragraph 7)

• 1. The farmer was upset—not just because of the lost reward, but because he had been wrongly accused of stealing. (paragraph 9)

• 1. When the farmer and the trader arrived, each told his side of the story. (paragraph 11)

• 1. The prince continued, “It is clear that this is not your bag. (paragraph 19)

• 1. Therefore, I have decided that you should continue to inquire at crossroads until you find your bag with one thousand coins inside. (paragraph 19)

Answer explanation

Honesty and fairness are important virtues that lead to positive outcomes. This is evidenced by the prince's final decision, where he tells the trader, "It is clear that this is not your bag. Therefore, I have decided that you should continue to inquire at crossroads until you find your bag with one thousand coins inside." This quote shows that the prince values truth and fairness, ultimately rewarding the honest farmer and teaching a lesson about the consequences of greed and deceit.