The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

The author most likely wrote “The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush” to –

• provide readers with facts about Native American life.

• tell a story about a boy and how he becomes a painter.

• persuade readers to find a hobby that is fun and meaningful.

• encourage children to paint pictures about the things that happen in their families.

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From which character's Point of View is the story The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush told?

• The old grandfather

• The young Indian maiden

• The shaman

• Little Gopher

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What information in the story helped you to know how Little Gopher felt about his Dream-Vision?

• He went home to his village.

• He made brushes and paints.

• He ran to tell everyone about the Dream-Vision.

• He found a pure white buckskin.

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Little Gopher went to the hilltop every night because he –

• wanted to find a way to make the paints he needed.

• hoped for another Dream-Vision.

• liked watching the sunset.

• wanted to ask the grandfather and maiden for help.

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Which definition best tells how the word ablaze is used in this story?

• on fire

• enthusiastic and eager

• loyal and loving

• bright with color and light

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At the end of the story, Little Gopher most likely feels proud because –

• he painted a perfect sunset.

• his paint brushes turned into beautiful flowers.

• his tribe loved and respected him.

• only he had a Dream-Vision.

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What does this story try to explain?

• How Native Americans learned to paint

• How to make paints and brushes

• How the brilliant red, orange, and yellow flowers came to be

• How to be an artist

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What did Little Gopher see during his Dream-Vision?

• A man with brushes and paint and a woman with an animal skin.

• A man with a bow and arrow and a young buffalo.

• He didn't see anything in his Dream-Vision.

• None of the above.

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What did Little Gopher do once he returned from his journey?

• He began training to be a warrior.

• He became a shaman.

• He began training to be a great hunter.

• He began to make paints and brushes.

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What is the main theme of 'The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush'?

• A) The importance of following one's dreams

• B) The significance of family traditions

• C) The power of friendship

• D) The value of hard work

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