The Legend of the Four Dragons

What was the primary reason the four dragons decided to leave the Eastern Sea and fly into the sky?

• To play hide-and-seek in the clouds

• To ask the Jade Emperor for rain

• To explore the earth from above

• To meet the Jade Emperor for a celebration

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did the people on earth do to address their suffering from the drought?

• They danced to please the rain gods

• They offered fruits and cakes, and burned incense sticks

• They gathered to discuss the problem

• They ignored the drought and continued with their daily activities

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

According to the Yellow Dragon, what would happen if it didn't rain soon?

• The people would leave their homes

• The rivers would dry up completely

• The crops would wither and the people might die

• The dragons would lose their powers

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What was the Jade Emperor's reaction when he saw the dragons in the clouds?

• He was pleased and promised to send rain immediately

• He was indifferent and ignored their request

• He was not pleased to see the dragons rushing in

• He welcomed them warmly and offered them gifts

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What did the Jade Emperor pretend to do after hearing the songs of the fairies?

• He promised to send a storm.

• He pretended to send some rain down tomorrow.

• He decided to ignore the fairies.

• He planned a celebration.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Why did the four dragons feel sorry for the people?

• The people were celebrating too much.

• The people were unaffected by the weather.

• The people suffered from a lack of rain and had to eat bark and roots.

• The people were very wealthy and wasteful.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What solution did the Long Dragon propose to help the people?

• To ask the Jade Emperor for help again.

• To scoop up water from the sea and spray it towards the sky.

• To lead the people to another land.

• To create a large fire to attract rain clouds.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What was the reaction of the people when it started raining?

• They were angry and confused.

• They cried and leaped with joy.

• They were indifferent and unresponsive.

• They prepared for a long drought.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the word "wither" mean as used in the text?

• To become dry and shriveled.

• To grow vigorously.

• To become wet and soggy.

• To expand rapidly.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What did the Jade Emperor command the Mountain God to do to the four dragons?

• Set them free

• Lay four mountains upon them

• Turn them into rivers

• Bring them to the heavenly palace

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9