The Golden Starfruit

1. Why did the younger brother receive only a star fruit tree?

• 1. He chose it over the gold

• 1. His parents gave it to him

• 1. His older brother took all the inheritance and left him only the tree

• 1. He bought it himself

Answer explanation

He gave his younger brother and his wife only a small, broken hut and a star fruit tree. The younger couple didn’t complain. They took care of the tree, and soon it grew strong and full of fruit. ( Trong phần reading)

2. What did the younger brother do with the start fruit tree?

• 1. He sold it

• He cared for it every day

• 1. He ignored it

• 1. He gave it to the villagers

Answer explanation

 They took care of the tree, and soon it grew strong and full of fruit.

3. What problem did the younger brother face when the raven came?

• 1. The raven broke the tree branches

• 1. The raven ate all the star fruit

• 1. The raven scared the villagers

• 1. The raven destroyed his garden

Answer explanation

One day, a giant raven came and ate the star fruits.

4. What did the raven promise the younger brother?

• 1. To never return

• 1. To share food with him

• 1. To give him gold in exchange for the start fruits

• To help him find his parents

Answer explanation

The couple tried to chase it away, but nothing worked. The wife said sadly, “This tree is all we have, and now the raven is eating everything. What will we do?”. To their surprise, the raven spoke! “Star fruits I eat, with gold I pay. Bring a three-foot bag, and I will take you to get gold.”.

5. What did the younger brother use to carry the gold?

• 1. A basket

• 1. A large cart

• 1. A wooden box

• 1. A three-foot bag

Answer explanation

“Star fruits I eat, with gold I pay. Bring a three-foot bag, and I will take you to get gold.”

6. Why did the older brother want to trade his wealth for the star fruit tree?

• 1. He was jealous of his younger brother’s success

• 1. He loved the tree

• 1. He wanted to help his brother

• 1. He was bored with his wealth

Answer explanation

When the older brother saw how rich his younger brother was, he was shocked and jealous. He asked how they got so much gold. The kind younger brother told him about the raven and the star fruit tree. The older brother and his wife offered to trade their wealth for the hut and the tree. The younger brother agreed.

7. What mistake did the older brother make when going to the island?

• 1. He forgot to take a pouch

• 1. He took a bag that was too big

• 1. He took only a few pieces of gold

• 1. He didn’t follow the raven’s instructions

Answer explanation

But the greedy older brother brought a twelve-foot bag instead.

8. What happened to the older brother on his way back from the island?

• 1. The raven safely brought him home

• 1. He returned with more gold than his younger brother

• 1. He fell into the sea because the gold was too heavy

• 1. He decided to stay on the island

Answer explanation

On the way back, the bag was so heavy that the raven struggled to fly. The raven got tired and couldn’t hold on. It dropped the older brother into the sea, and he drowned.

9. What moral lesson does the story teach about greed?

• 1. Greed can lead to success

• 1. Greed can destroy a person

• Greed is necessary for survival

• 1. Greed has no impact on life

Answer explanation

People heard the story and said the older brother was punished for his greed and selfishness.

10. What other values does the story The golden star fruit tree emphasize?

• 1. Intelligence and bravery

• 1. Family love, gratitude, and the value of hard work

• 1. Power and authority

• 1. Competition and jealousy

Answer explanation

The younger brother lived a happy life, showing that kind and honest people are rewarded, while greedy people face bad endings.