Zlateh the Goat

How can we infer that the family is sad to sell Zlateh?

• the author states that they are sad

• the family tried to keep Aaron from leaving

• the mother and sisters cried

• they tell the butcher that Zlateh is old

How does finding the haystack solve Aaron's problem?

• the haystack provides him warmth and Zlateh food

• the haystack was blanketed with snow

• from the top he saw a peasant

• the haystack was close to the road

How does the haystack help solve their problem?

• Aaron makes bedding for them from the hay

• Aaron builds a fire from the hay

• they hay gave them both shelter and Zlateh food

• the haystack was a familiar landmark

Why did Aaron disobey his father and not carry Zlateh to the butcher?

• Aaron sold Zlateh to the peasant he met on the road.

• Zlateh ran away before he could get her to the butcher.

• Aaron and Zlateh helped each other through a difficult time.

• Zlateh refused to continue the walk to town.

In "Zlateh the Goat," why is Reuven the furrier having a bad year?

• His eyesight is failing.

• It is a mild winter.

• His farm suffers from the drought.

• His wife and children are sick.

In "Zlateh the Goat," why can you infer that the family is sorry to sell Zlateh?

• The mother and sisters cry when the goat leaves.

• The family will not allow Aaron to take the goat.

• The family will not speak to Reuven because they are so upset.

• Leah tells the goat that they are sorry.

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.

• At first Zlateh didn't seem to mind the change in weather.

• This was no ordinary storm. It was a might blizzard.

• Suddenly, he made out the shape of the hill.

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

• Zlateh ran away.

• The sisters convinced Reuven to change his mind about selling Zlateh.

• Aaron sold Zlateh to a man they met along the road.

• The blizzard that destroyed Aaron gave Zlateh a chance to be a hero.

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

• They are angry with Aaron for getting lost.

• They are sorry that Aaron didn't sell Zlateh.

• They are surprised to learn that there had been a blizzard.

• They are overjoyed and grateful to Zlateh for saving Aaron.

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

• The haystack is a landmark that helps Aaron find his way home.

• Behind the haystack, Aaron finds shelter from the wind.

• Inside the haystack, Aaron finds warmth and Zlateh finds food.

• From on top of the haystack, Aaron sees the peasant on the sleigh.