The Mouse Bride para. 1-39 (Day 1)

What was the country of origin for the folk talk The Mouse Bride?

• Germany

• Vietnam

• Finland

• The United States of America

Read this line from The Mouse Bride and identify which part of the plot it is:

"Tomorrow I should like to see the kind of bread your sweethearts bake."

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

In "The Mouse Bride", the author includes the detail about the youngest brother not being able to sweep away a spider in paragraph 1 most likely to help the reader-

• understand why he was able to fall in love with a mouse

• realize that he was often looked down upon and teased by his brothers

• discover why he was in search of a sweetheart to spend his life with

• see how he was always willing to trust his fate and take a chance

Based on paragraphs 6-7 of "The Mouse Bride",what can the reader infer about the youngest brother?

• He enjoys taking needless risks in life

• He very much wants to impress his brothers

• He does not have a good sense of humor

• He is not swayed by what his brothers think

Which of the following statements by the father helps you infer a theme of the folktale?

• Each of you must cut down a sapling.

• Congratulations to each of you on meeting sweethearts.

• Attractive looks alone do not make for a happy hearth.

• I should like to see the kind of bread your sweethearts bake.

How does the interaction between the farmer and his sons contribute to the development of the plot in the story?

• It introduces the conflict between the brothers.

• It sets the stage for the sons' quest to find their sweethearts.

• It resolves the tension between the brothers.

• It highlights the farmer's favoritism towards the youngest son.

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How does the description of the saplings falling in different directions convey meaning in the text?

• It symbolizes the brothers' different paths in life.

• It represents the unpredictability of nature.

• It highlights the strength of the oldest son.

• It shows the father's control over his sons' futures.

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FL.ELA.6.R.2.1

How does the youngest son's reaction to his brothers' teasing contribute to the theme of the story?

• It shows his resilience and strength.

• It highlights his intelligence and wit.

• It emphasizes his kindness and patience.

• It reveals his ambition and drive.

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FL.ELA.6.R.1.2