Understanding Literary Structure Quiz

What did the first wise old woman carry?

• A basket to hold some berries

• A ladder to climb for cherries

• A fan to keep off the sun

• A book to read

What was the purpose of the ladder carried by the second woman?

• To climb for cherries

• To build a house

• To reach the stars

• To cross a river

What did the third wise old woman carry?

• A fan to keep off the sun

• A map to find the way

• A lantern to light the path

• A book to read

What did the women fear they might meet?

• A bear

• A wolf

• A lion

• A tiger

What did the women decide to do to avoid the bear?

• Climb a tree

• Run away

• Hide in a cave

• Build a shelter

What happened to the ladder when the wind blew?

• It blew out to sea

• It broke in half

• It turned into a boat

• It disappeared

What did the women use to bale water?

• Their basket

• Their shoes

• Their hands

• Their hats

What did the women use instead of a sail?

• Their fan

• Their ladder

• Their basket

• Their hats

What was the condition of the ladder when it was used as a boat?

• Leaky

• Strong

• New

• Broken

What is unknown about the wise women at the end of the poem?

• Whether they ever sailed home again

• Whether they found treasure

• Whether they met a king

• Whether they built a house