The Golden Serpent

The Golden Serpent is symbolic to a mystery unsolvable by the King.

What do you believe the Golden Serpent represents?

• Kindness & Compassion which the king lacks

• Riches & Possessions the king is missing

• a snake made of gold

Why does the king fail to find the Golden Serpent in this selection? Use details from the text to support your answer.

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Based on paragraph 65, what can the reader infer about the king?

• He wants to make life better for the people he meets in the village.

• He feels his people need to do more to help him find the Golden Serpent.

• He does not believe anyone from the village has his Golden Serpent.

• He does not care about his people since they do not offer him anything

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

Explain how the theme of "The Golden Serpent" is developed throughout the story.

• The theme is developed through the characters' dialogue.

• The theme is developed through the setting descriptions.

• The theme is developed through the characters' actions and decisions.

• The theme is developed through the use of symbolism.

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Analyze how the setting in "The Golden Serpent" contributes to the plot. Which of the following best describes the setting's impact?

• The setting creates a sense of mystery and adventure.

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot.

• The setting makes the characters feel isolated.

• The setting provides a backdrop for the characters' daily lives.

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Summarize the main events of "The Golden Serpent" to enhance comprehension.

• Pundabi "finds" a golden serpent, the king wants it, but Pandabi outsmarts the king.

• Pundabi goes on a journey, meets a princess, and they live happily ever after.

• Pundabi loses his job, finds a treasure, and becomes rich.

• Pundabi fights a dragon, saves a village, and becomes a hero.

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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 mystery of nature

Which literary device is most prominently used in 'The Golden Serpent'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony

In 'The Golden Serpent', how does the author develop the character of the king?

• A) Through his interactions with other characters

• B) Through detailed descriptions of his appearance

• C) Through his internal monologue

• D) Through the setting