The Proud Tailor Quiz

The tailor in the story was very proud of himself for doing what?

• All the beautiful clothes he sewed.

• That he could sew any type of clothing

• That he wiped out 7 flies at one time with his cloth.

• That he was so strong

How did the tailor brag about his great accomplishment?

• He made himself a belt that said what he did.

• He bragged about it to anyone who would listen.

• He talked about it all around the town.

• He told the giant how strong he was.

What would be the theme of this story?

• Strength is not dependent on how big you are.

• It’s better to have cleverness than strength.

• A tailor can do amazing things.

• Treat others with kindness and it will come back to you.

What can you infer about the tailor?

• He was talented at sewing.

• He was very clever and quick thinking.

• He was brave.

• He wasn’t afraid of people bigger than him.

According to the passage, what do you infer the meaning of “comrade” is?

• An enemy

• A giant

• A friend or companion

• A rival

Based on the text, what is the meaning of the word, “contemptuously?”

• Suspicious

• Kind

• Excitedly

• Scornful, looking down upon

What do you infer the giant thought about the bird coming out of the tailor’s pocket?

• He was impressed and surprised at the tailor’s cleverness.

• He was angry and wanted the tailor to leave.

• He was tired of the tailor bothering him.

• He still thought he was mightier and stronger than the tailor.

In your own words, describe what lesson can be learned from this story?