Soup

What moral is learned by the man and woman in this folktale?

• don't talk to strangers

• be willing to share your blessings

• do not tell lies

• life is full of suprises

What was the author's purpose for writing this selection?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

The genre for Nail Soup is

• realistic fiction

• fantasy

• folktale

• expository text

What would the soldiers say after suggesting another ingredient. 

• “only if you have some to spare”

• “we’re trying to make a rich man’s soup”

• “thanks”

• “but no use asking for what you don’t have” 

How did the soldiers continue to trick the villagers into giving them more ingredients? 

• They asked for it.

• They would say the soup would taste bad without it.

• They would say how much better the soup would taste with it. 

• They would whine and complain they needed it. 

Which detail from the story belongs in the empty box?

• The captain asks for some onions to make a soup.

• The town gathers ingredients for Cactus Soup.

• Soldiers come to the town of San Miguel , tired and hungry, and the townspeople aren’t happy to see them.

• The town of San Miguel enjoys a feast.

What is the main theme of the story 'Stone Soup'?

• Generosity and sharing

• Bravery and courage

• Love and friendship

• Adventure and exploration

In the story 'Stone Soup', what do the soldiers initially ask the villagers for?

• Meat

• Vegetables

• Water

• Bread

Which literary device is primarily used in the story 'Stone Soup'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Personification

What lesson do the villagers learn in 'Stone Soup'?

• The importance of wealth

• The value of community and cooperation

• The need for independence

• The power of silence