The Umbrella

Most of the people in the village were a little envious of Binya’s blue umbrella because...

• it was expensive

• it was just so bright and blue

• no one else had ever possessed one like it

''She could not crawl back with it in her hands'' What is the person holding?

• The person, Binya is holding the goat

• The person, Binya is holding the blue umbrella

• The person, Binya is holding the necklace

The man asked the woman_______

• to give him some money

• if she could buy the umbrella from him

• to take him home

What was the favor the man asked the woman?

• to give him money

• to interchange the umbrella for money

• to sell his umbrella

Why does the umbrella look expensive ?

• It was made from gold

• It was made from silk

• It was made from silver

The mother hesitated and then

• gave him some money

• told him to go away

• bought the umbrella

What does the umbrella symbolize?

• It's just an umbrella

• Everything the girl wants but cannot have

• The emotions she felt about her mother's new job

Which of the following describes how the narrator feels when she gets to use the umbrella?

• She is amazed by how beautiful it is.

• She realizes it’s not as amazing as she thought.

• She finds it pretty but not practical.

• She realizes it’s not as good as her raincoat.

What is the main theme of 'The Umbrella'?

• A) Friendship

• B) Envy

• C) Adventure

• D) Mystery

In 'The Umbrella', what does the umbrella represent for Binya?

• A) Wealth

• B) Freedom

• C) Status

• D) Happiness