The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Why did the boy first call out "wolf" in beginning of the story?

• He was afraid

• He was bored

• He was practicing

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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In the end of the story, why didn't the villagers come help the boy chase off the wolf?

• They were mad at him

• They didn't believe him

• They were tired from running back and forth all day

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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Part A: How does the boy's relationship with the villagers change over time?

• At first, the villagers support the boy, but by the end, they lose their trust in him

• At first, the boy disrespects the villagers, but in the end, he gains their trust

• In the beginning, the boy works with the villagers to protect the sheep, but in the end, he is left all alone

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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Part B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "When the villagers saw no wolf they sternly said..." (Paragraph 5)

• "But the villagers thought he was trying to fool them again..." (Paragraph 8)

• "I cried out, 'Wolf!' Why didn't you come?" (Paragraph 10)

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What does the line, "Nobody believes a liar...even when he is telling the truth!" imply?

• A liar is always trusted.

• A liar is never believed, even when honest.

• A liar is sometimes believed.

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