The Fisherman and His Wife

Why does the fisherman let the fish go?

• because the fish tells him it is really a person

• because he does not like the taste of fish

• because he is scared of the fish

• because flounders are bad luck

What happened when the man went back to the flounder and wished for a cottage?

• The flounder made the man’s hovel even worse.

• The flounder refused to do anything.

• The flounder granted him the cottage.

• The flounder said he’d give him the cottage if he helped him further.

How do the fisherman and his wife respond to the cottage?

• They are both impressed and want to keep the house as it is.

• They are both impressed but only the husband seems to think it is enough.

• The husband is impressed but the wife does not think it is nice.

• Neither are impressed and want another wish.

How does the fisherman feel about his wife’s request?

• He thinks they will be unhappy as kings.

• He thinks she will be a bad king.

• He appreciates her motivation.

• He feels no need to be a king.

Why does the wife want to be emperor?

• She thinks she will be more-liked as emperor.

• She is angry with the fish for making her a poor king.

• She is not satisfied just being king.

• Her kingdom has no people in it, and she wants to rule over people.

When the fisherman goes to find the fish…

• The water is more dangerous looking than ever before.

• The sea is finally calm again because the fish isn’t angry.

• The fish is obviously growing tired of the requests.

• The fish seems delighted to make the wife a pope.

In the end, what does the fish do?

• He grants the wife power to control the moon and sun, but takes away her empire.

• He grants the wife power to control the moon and the sun and the sea settles.

• He turns the man away because he is not powerful enough to grant her final wish.

• He send the wife back to the hovel because she wants too much.

What does the word “hovel” mean?

• An old and run-down castle

• A large, cozy log cabin, often with a warm fireplace

• A small but comfortable home, often surrounded by a garden

• A small dwelling, often dirty or wretched

How many wishes did the flounder grant the wife?

• 10

• 3

• 5

• 7

What does the word angled mean?

• To throw or pitch

• Heavenly beings

• To fish with rod, line, and hook

• a small cottage