Part A: What event leads to the main problem in the story?

• The three brothers disturb a dragon in a cave.

• The villagers name their town.

• The dragon begins attacking the village.

• Krakus comes up with a plan.

Part B: Which sentence from the text best supports your answer?

• “The boys had almost reached the cave’s end when instead of finding a treasure, they stumbled upon an enormous dragon named Smok.”

• “For days, no one knew what to do.”

• “The villagers sought the advice of Krakus, the wisest man in the village.”

• “The happy townspeople sent up a loud cheer.”

Part A: What is the main reason the brothers enter the cave?

• They are searching for hidden treasure.

• They want to prove their bravery.

• They are running away from the village.

• They are looking for the dragon.

Part B: Which detail from the story best supports your answer?

• “They decided to explore the cave, not sure what they would find.”

• “The boys had almost reached the cave’s end when instead of finding a treasure, they stumbled upon an enormous dragon.”

• “One suggested they turn back, but the others wanted to continue.”

• “Thinking there might be treasure hidden deep within, the boys hiked swiftly, laughing and talking as they went.”

Part A: What turning point (climax) leads to the resolution of the story?

• The villagers decide to leave their homes.

• Krakus creates a clever plan to defeat the dragon.

• The three brothers try to fight the dragon.

• The villagers try to scare the dragon away.

Part B: Which sentence from the text shows this turning point?

• “For days, no one knew what to do.”

• “Finally, Krakus came up with a clever plan.”

• “The dragon rampaged from sunup to sundown.”

• “One night, he filled a lambskin with spicy peppers and hot sauce and left it outside Smok’s lair while the dragon slept.”

Part A: How does the conflict in the story get worse before it is resolved?

• The villagers leave Krakow to escape the dragon.

• The dragon continues to destroy the village every day.

• The three brothers fight the dragon but fail.

• Krakus battles the dragon with a sword.

Part B: Which sentence best describes this rising action?

• “Smok roared and thundered, only stopping to sleep at night.”

• “The boys had almost reached the cave’s end when instead of finding a treasure, they stumbled upon an enormous dragon.”

• “The happy townspeople sent up a loud cheer.”

• “Even today, Krakow remains one of the greatest cities in Poland!”

Part A: Why do the villagers ask Krakus for help?

• He is the only one who has seen the dragon before.

• He is smart and knows how to solve problems.

• He is the leader of the village.

• He is strong enough to fight the dragon.

Part B: Which sentence from the text best explains their decision?

• “For days, no one knew what to do.”

• “The dragon rampaged from sunup to sundown.”

• “Desperate, the townspeople sought the advice of Krakus, the wisest man in the village.”

• “They promised to make wise Krakus their king.”