End of 2nd Nine Weeks Review

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fable?

• It involves gods and goddesses.

• It teaches a moral lesson.

• It is a historical account.

• It is a scientific explanation.

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Read the following folktale summary: "A clever rabbit outsmarts a hungry lion by tricking him into fighting his own reflection." What is the main idea of this folktale?

• The lion is the strongest animal in the jungle.

• The rabbit is faster than the lion.

• Cleverness can overcome strength.

• Animals can talk to each other.

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Which of the following best differentiates a myth from a fable?

• Myths are always true stories.

• Fables are longer than myths.

• Myths often explain natural phenomena.

• Fables always have human characters.

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What is the author's point of view in a story where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

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In the sentence, "The fox was cunning, always finding a way to escape danger," what does the word "cunning" mean?

• Slow

• Clever

• Lazy

• Brave

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What moral lesson is often found in the fable "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

• Speed is the most important quality.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Never trust a stranger.

• Always be prepared.

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Which of the following is a common element in folktales?

• Scientific data

• Talking animals

• Historical dates

• Mathematical equations

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How can you use context clues to understand the word "benevolent" in the sentence: "The benevolent king was loved by all his subjects for his kindness"?

• By looking at the word "king"

• By understanding "loved by all his subjects"

• By focusing on the word "subjects"

• By ignoring the sentence

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a myth?

• Involves supernatural beings

• Explains the origin of something

• Always has a happy ending

• Passed down through generations

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What is the main purpose of a fable?

• To entertain with humor

• To teach a lesson

• To provide historical facts

• To describe a place

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