Zlateh the Goat

Why is Reuven the furrier having a bad year?

• It is a mild winter
• His eyesight is failing
• His wife is sick

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why can you infer that the family is sorry to sell Zlateh?

• The author tells us that the family is very sad.
• The family will not let Aaron take Zlateh
• The mother and sisters cry when the goat leaves

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which detail from "Zlateh the Goat" helps you infer that BEFORE he finds shelter, Aaron is in danger?

• The sun was shining when Aaron left the village
• This was no ordinary storm, it was a mighty blizzard. 
• Suddenly he made out the shape of a hill.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does finding the haystack solve Aaron's problem in the snowstorm?

• The haystack provides warmth and good for Zlateh
• From the top of the haystack, Aaron can see the peasant
• The haystack is pretty

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How does the storm continue to endanger Aaron and Zlateh after they find the haystack?

• The weather gets very hot.
• There is no food available in the haystack.
• The snow covers everything and makes it hard to breathe.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How did Zlateh help Aaron during the storm?

• Zlateh helped keep him warm, gave him milk, and kept him company. 
• Zlateh made lots of noises.
• Zlateh helped Aaron find his way home.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the hay help Zlateh and Aaron?

• It keeps them warm and gives Zlateh food.
• Aaron weaves the hay into warm blankets
• Aaron uses the hay to build a fire to keep them warm

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What kind of relationship do Aaron and Zlateh have?

• Aaron loves Zlateh, but Zlateh doesn't care for him
• They do not like each other
• They are fond of each other 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Aaron's family react when Aaron and Zlateh come home?

• They are mad at Aaron for getting lost
• They are sad that Aaron did not sell Zlateh
• They are overjoyed and grateful to Zlateh for saving Aaron

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why did Aaron not carry out the task of taking the goat to the butcher?

• Zlateh ran away
• Aaron sold Zlateh to a man they met on the road
• The blizzard that delayed Aaron allowed Zlateh to save him and be a hero

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5