Formative Assessment IX

Once upon a time, there was a young man named Jack who lived with his poor mother. One day, Jack’s mother told him to sell their only cow, as they had no money left. On his way to the market, Jack met an old man who offered him a handful of magic beans in exchange for the cow. Jack agreed and took the beans home. His mother was furious and threw the beans out of the window. The next morning, Jack woke up to find a giant beanstalk that reached the clouds. Jack climbed the beanstalk and discovered a castle in the sky. Inside, he found a giant who had a goose that laid golden eggs. Jack took the goose and hurried down the beanstalk. Jack and his mother lived happily ever after with their new wealth. What did Jack’s mother ask him to do with their cow?

• To exchange it for beans

• To give it to the old man

• To feed it

• To sell it

Once upon a time, there was a young man named Jack who lived with his poor mother. One day, Jack’s mother told him to sell their only cow, as they had no money left. On his way to the market, Jack met an old man who offered him a handful of magic beans in exchange for the cow. Jack agreed and took the beans home. His mother was furious and threw the beans out of the window. The next morning, Jack woke up to find a giant beanstalk that reached the clouds. Jack climbed the beanstalk and discovered a castle in the sky. Inside, he found a giant who had a goose that laid golden eggs. Jack took the goose and hurried down the beanstalk. Jack and his mother lived happily ever after with their new wealth. How did Jack's mother react when she saw the beans?

• She was thrilled

• She threw them out the window

• She planted them

• She sold them to someone else

Once, two friends, Sam and Tom, were walking through a forest. They promised to support each other no matter what. Suddenly, they saw a bear coming towards them. Sam quickly climbed a tree to save himself, but Tom didn't know how to climb. He thought for a moment, then lay flat on the ground, pretending to be dead. The bear came near Tom, sniffed him all over, and thought he was dead. The bear went away without harming him because bears don’t touch dead bodies. When the bear left, Sam came down from the tree and asked, “What did the bear whisper in your ear?” Tom replied, “The bear told me to stay away from friends who abandon you in times of trouble. Why didn’t the bear harm Tom?

• The bear thought he was dead

• The bear was scared of Tom

• The bear was friendly

• The bear only wanted to talk

Once, two friends, Sam and Tom, were walking through a forest. They promised to support each other no matter what. Suddenly, they saw a bear coming towards them. Sam quickly climbed a tree to save himself, but Tom didn't know how to climb. He thought for a moment, then lay flat on the ground, pretending to be dead. The bear came near Tom, sniffed him all over, and thought he was dead. The bear went away without harming him because bears don’t touch dead bodies. When the bear left, Sam came down from the tree and asked, “What did the bear whisper in your ear?” Tom replied, “The bear told me to stay away from friends who abandon you in times of trouble.” What lesson did Tom learn from this incident?

• Bears are friendly animals

• It’s important to learn how to climb

• True friends support each other in difficult times

• The forest is a dangerous place

Once, there was a milkman who was very greedy. He mixed water into the milk he sold to increase his profits. Every morning, he would go from house to house selling milk that was diluted with water. The milkman became richer day by day, but his customers were unhappy with the quality of the milk.

One day, the milkman had to cross a river to deliver milk to a faraway village. While crossing the bridge, he slipped and his entire can of milk fell into the river. He watched helplessly as the river washed away all the milk, along with his profits.

The milkman realized that his greed had brought him misfortune. He learned his lesson and promised never to cheat his customers again. How did the customers feel about the milkman's product?

• They were unhappy with the quality

• They were happy with the quality

• They were unaware of the problem

• They thought the milk was too cheap

Once, there was a milkman who was very greedy. He mixed water into the milk he sold to increase his profits. Every morning, he would go from house to house selling milk that was diluted with water. The milkman became richer day by day, but his customers were unhappy with the quality of the milk.

One day, the milkman had to cross a river to deliver milk to a faraway village. While crossing the bridge, he slipped and his entire can of milk fell into the river. He watched helplessly as the river washed away all the milk, along with his profits.

The milkman realized that his greed had brought him misfortune. He learned his lesson and promised never to cheat his customers again. What lesson did the milkman learn from this incident?

• To become wealthier

• To charge higher prices

• To never cheat his customers again

• To stop delivering milk

"One day, the fisherman caught a magical flounder that could talk. The fish begged for its life, and the kind fisherman released it back into the sea. When he told his wife, she insisted he go back and ask the fish for a wish. At first, she wished for a nice cottage, but later, her wishes grew bigger and more ambitious." What was the first thing the fisherman's wife wished for?

• A castle.

• A nice cottage.

• A kingdom.

• A magical fish.

"The fisherman's wife was never satisfied. Each time her wish was granted, she wanted more. She asked for a bigger house, then a castle, and finally to become queen. Despite the fisherman’s warnings, she continued to demand more." How can the fisherman's wife be best described?

• Humble and kind.

• Patient and understanding.

• Ambitious and greedy.

• Careless and lazy.

"At last, when the fisherman's wife demanded to become ruler of the universe, the fish took back all its gifts. The couple returned to their small, poor hut by the sea, just as they had started." What does this story teach us about life?

• Greed and dissatisfaction can lead to loss.

• Always aim for the highest position in life.

• Magical fish should not be trusted.

• Couples should always agree on everything.

Pinocchio was a wooden puppet carved by Geppetto, a kind and lonely carpenter. One day, a magical fairy brought Pinocchio to life. The fairy told him he could become a real boy if he proved to be brave, truthful, and kind. However, Pinocchio often told lies, and each time he did, his nose grew longer. Realizing the consequences of his actions, Pinocchio decided to change and worked hard to become honest and good. What did Pinocchio need to do to become a real boy?

• Work hard and study every day.

• Help Geppetto build more puppets.

• Stop playing with his friends.

• Be brave, truthful, and kind