Analyzing The Wise Old Woman

In "The Wise Old Woman," what shows the young lord underestimated the wisdom of the elderly?

• The young lord immediately seeks advice from the wise old woman.

• The young lord believes only young people can solve problems.

• The young lord praises the elderly for their wisdom.

• The young lord is known for his kindness to the elderly.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the wise old woman solve the village's problems?

• She uses her knowledge of herbs to heal the sick.

• She devises clever solutions to the challenges posed by the lord.

• She tells stories to entertain the villagers.

• She follows the orders of the young lord without question.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What can be inferred about the young lord's character from his actions at the start of the story?

• He is compassionate and understanding.

• He is arrogant and dismissive of the elderly.

• He is wise and seeks counsel from others.

• He is fearful and indecisive.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the story's resolution show a change in the young lord's perspective?

• The young lord continues to ignore the advice of the elderly.

• The young lord acknowledges the value of the elderly's wisdom.

• The young lord becomes more strict with his rules.

• The young lord decides to leave the village.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the role of the wise old woman in the story?

• She represents the stubbornness of the elderly.

• She symbolizes the importance of tradition and wisdom.

• She is a minor character with little impact on the plot.

• She is a symbol of rebellion against authority.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the young lord's decision-making process. How does it evolve, and what evidence supports this?

• He becomes more isolated and refuses to listen to anyone.

• He learns to value the input of others, especially the elderly.

• He becomes more authoritarian and strict.

• He remains unchanged and continues to dismiss others' opinions.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What can be inferred about the cultural values in "The Wise Old Woman"?

• The culture values youth and innovation above all else.

• The culture respects and values the wisdom of the elderly.

• The culture is indifferent to the contributions of the elderly.

• The culture prioritizes wealth and power over wisdom.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the wise old woman's approach to problem-solving differ from the young lord's, and what does this reveal about their characters?

• The wise old woman is impulsive, while the young lord is cautious.

• The wise old woman is methodical and thoughtful, while the young lord is rash and dismissive.

• Both are equally impulsive and reckless.

• Both rely heavily on the advice of others.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What suggests that the villagers' view of the elderly changes by the end of the story?

• The villagers continue to ignore the elderly.

• The villagers begin to seek advice from the elderly.

• The villagers exile the elderly from the village.

• The villagers remain indifferent to the elderly.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Discuss the theme of wisdom versus youth in "The Wise Old Woman." How is this theme developed through the characters and events?

• The theme is developed through the young lord's initial success without the elderly.

• The theme is developed through the wise old woman's successful solutions to the village's problems.

• The theme is developed through the young lord's refusal to change his views.

• The theme is developed through the villagers' rejection of the elderly.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking