Grandma and the Great Gourd

How are paragraphs 4-5 important to the plot of the story?

• It shows how Grandma's problem was solved.

• It gives Grandma a reason to travel through the forest.

• It describes why Grandma lives so far from her daughter.

• It explains why Grandma is scared to travel through the jungle.

The author describes the gourd as having walls "as thick as a mattress." Why did the author use these words to describe the inside of the gourd?

• To emphasize how uncomfortable Grandma would be inside

• To show it's hard to break into

• To highlight the gourd's softness
• To compare it to a feather

The author uses words such as "hoosh-hoosh" and "kutur-kutur-kutur." This type of sound device is called a/an ____________.

• simile

• plot

• onomatopoeia

• setting

What is Grandma's main problem in the story?

• She is afraid her dogs will not take care of her garden.

• She is too thin and needs to eat more.

• She is too scared to travel through the forest to see her daughter.

• She may be eaten by fierce animals when traveling home.

How does Grandma solve her problem?