The Mighty Baba Yaga

Where was Baba Yaga while Natasha planned her escape with the copper pot?

• In the yard feeding the dog

• In the kitchen cooking

• In the forest collecting wood

• In her bed sleeping

In paragraph 5, what does the word unwrap mean?

• To wrap again

• One that wraps

• The study of wrapping

• To take off wrapping

How can the reader tell that Baba Yaga is a folktale?

• The story takes place long ago and has some magical plot elements.

• The story is about a girl who learns a valuable lesson.

• The characters are animals that speak and teach the reader a lesson.

• The story takes place in modern times.

Why does the dog follow Natasha home and bite the cruel stepmother?

• Baba Yaga was a frightening witch.

• Natasha had treated the dog with kindness.

• Natasha's father was sorry that he had allowed Natasha to be sent away,

• Natasha used magic to charm the dog.

What can the reader conclude about Baba Yaga?

• She is a kind old woman who is misunderstood by children.

• She can be rude, but she takes care of her home and pets.

• She is a friend of Natasha's father.

• She is too old and poor to keep her home clean and her pet fed.

Which sentence best shows that Natasha is frightened of Baba Yaga?

• A scrawny dog lifted his head and growled.

• The old lady was a horrible stepmother.

• She was surprised to see that Baba Yaga lived in a miserable little hut.

• Baba Yaga smiled at Natasha with teeth made of steel and Natasha trembled.

Why is it important that Natasha feeds the dog, scrubs the copper pot, and oils the squeaky door hinge?

• Natasha's hard work and good deeds are useless in Baba Yaga's old and dirty house.

• Natasha's kindness is rewarded as all of these things help her to escape from Baba Yaga.

• Feeding the dog shows that Natasha loves animals.

• These things show that Natasha can be trusted to follow rules.

When did the cruel stepmother send Natasha away to Baba Yaga's house?

• After she married Natasha's father

• When the skinny dog bit her on the front porch

• Before she married Natasha's father

• After Natasha escaped from Baba Yaga's house

Which sentence best describes Natasha's relationship with her father?

• Although her father is wise, Natasha does not trust him.

• Natasha is pleased to leave her home, but she learns that she belongs with her father.

• Natasha loves her father, and she is happy to live alone with him after her stepmother runs away.

• Natasha tricks her father by leaving him to live with Baba Yaga,

Read this line from the selection:

Happy smiles were a sweet memory, and only Natasha's tears softened her dry bread crusts at dinner.

The author uses this line to show that Natasha:

• cannot afford fresh food

• cannot remember the past

• does not like dry bread

• feels sad