The Golden Serpent

What helps readers identify "The Golden Serpent" as a folktale?

• It contains traditional storytelling elements and moral lessons.

• It is set in a futuristic world with advanced technology.

• It is based on real historical events and figures.

• It features a superhero with extraordinary powers.

Explain how the text structure of "The Golden Serpent" contributes to its overall meaning.

• The chronological order helps build suspense.

• The use of flashbacks confuses the reader.

• The non-linear structure makes the story more engaging.

• The use of multiple perspectives adds depth to the characters.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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What is the best summary of "The Golden Serpent?"

• A village is made up of a varying interesting characters. The village has a widow, a boy with a broken leg and three blind men.

• A boy meets a king. The king tells him to find his Golden Serpent. The King finds the Golden Serpent after checking the villagers.

• A king enlists the help of a boy and a wise man in order to help him solve a mystery. After asking many villagers, the king decides he does not want the golden serpent anymore. The wise tried to teach the king a lesson.

• A man named Pundabi helps a king solve a mystery. The king thinks that Pundabi is a fraud. The king finds the golden serpent.

Who is the author of "The Golden Serpent"?

• Walter Dean Myers

• J.K. Rowling

• Roald Dahl

• Dr. Seuss

What did Pundabi claim to have solved?

• The king's riddle

• The mystery of the Golden Serpent

• The kingdom's financial problems

• The location of the hidden treasure

What did Pundabi say about some people?

• They never find the Golden Serpent

• They are always lost

• They are always wise

• They are always generous

Based on the selection, the reader can infer that the Golden Serpent is symbolic of —

• a valuable possession

• compassion for others

• suffering people feel

• wisdom from experience

What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Golden Serpent' to convey its themes?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Personification

Which character in 'The Golden Serpent' represents wisdom and guidance?

• A) The King

• B) The Boy

• C) Pundabi

• D) The Villagers

What is the primary theme of 'The Golden Serpent'?

• A) The pursuit of wealth

• B) The importance of wisdom

• C) The power of friendship

• D) The struggle for power