Two Legs or One?

Which statement best describes the characteristics that make this story a folktale?

• It is the epic story of a man named Goha, who has many adventures.

• It is the traditional story of a man named Goha, who is a trickster character.

•       It is the ancient story of a man named Goha, and it explains the traditions of his people.

• It is the fictional story of a man named Goha, and it is set in the past.

Which lesson does this folktale teach?

• Wives should make sure their husbands are well fed,

• People should never play tricks on each other.

• People should be honest with each other.

• Married couples should never argue.

Which lesson does this folktale teach?

• Wives should make sure their husbands are well fed.

• People should never play tricks on each other.

• People should be honest with each other.

• Married couples should never argue.

Read the glossary entry below.

scurry \skûr´ē\ v 1. to hurry along with light footsteps

Which part of speech is given for the word scurry in this definition?

• noun

• verb

• adverb

• adjective

In paragraph 3, what does the phrase the smell of them was sweeter to her than any rose
help the reader understand?

How hungry Goha’s wife becomes when she thinks about roses

How rare it is for Goha’s wife to receive meat

How much Goha’s wife loves the smell of roses

How tempting the smell of the meat is to Goha’s wife

• How hungry Goha’s wife becomes when she thinks about roses

• How rare it is for Goha’s wife to receive meat

• How tempting the smell of the meat is to Goha’s wife

• How much Goha’s wife loves the smell of roses

Which two details from the story help the reader infer that Goha’s wife cares for him and his opinion, despite their loud argument?

• She worries about admitting she was greedy.

• She bursts into tears when she thinks he is dead.

• She tastes the food very thoroughly.

• She thinks he is tricking her when he falls to the floor.

What tone does the dialogue in paragraphs 8–14 create in the selection?

• Stressful

• Joyful

• Humorous

• whisper

The lack of details about the story’s setting helps readers to —

• understand how bare the house is

• compare the setting to the plot and theme

• read to the end of the story more quickly

• focus on the words and actions of the characters

Which sentence best explains what makes the story humorous?

• It is surprising how far Goha is willing to go to win an argument.

• It is ironic that Goha’s wife is the one who tries to play a trick.

• The characters’ hunger is exaggerated throughout the story.

• The characters tell each other jokes throughout the story.