Textual Analysis and Theme Determination

Which statement from the text best supports the idea that Goha was eager to eat the calf legs?

• "Goha was walking in the marketplace, his mind on the dinner to come."

• "He grew more hungry with every moment of looking, and at last bought them and scurried home."

• "The smell of them was sweeter to her than any rose."

• "There, hanging right in front of Goha’s eyes, were two nice, meaty calf legs."

Which piece of evidence best supports the idea that Goha’s wife knew what she had done was wrong?

• "She had eaten the entire calf’s leg!"

• "The wife worried, ‘I can’t tell Goha how greedy I was!’"

• "She saw that they were done wonderfully well—so wonderfully well that the smell of them was sweeter to her than any rose."

• "I’d better taste one," she told herself. "Just to be sure they’re done, of course."

How does the butcher’s statement contribute to the resolution of the conflict?

• It shows that Goha’s wife was right all along.

• It reveals the truth about the number of calf legs.

• It proves that Goha was not actually dead.

• It distracts the characters from their argument.

What is a central theme of the story?

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Intelligence always prevails over foolishness.

• Pride can lead people to act foolishly.

• Greed always leads to punishment.

What lesson can be learned from the story’s resolution?

• People should always listen to their spouses.

• Stubbornness can lead to ridiculous outcomes.

• People should be careful when buying food.

• Arguments should always be resolved by others.

What does Goha’s wife’s decision to eat the calf leg reveal about her character?

• She is impatient and impulsive.

• She is calculating and manipulative.

• She is wise and careful.

• She is hardworking and selfless.

What does Goha’s dramatic reaction to losing the argument suggest about him?

• He is intelligent and strategic.

• He is overly emotional and dramatic.

• He is wise and respected.

• He is quiet and reserved.

What does the dialogue between Goha and his wife reveal about their relationship?

• They have a playful but competitive dynamic.

• They always agree on important matters.

• They do not communicate well.

• They trust each other completely.

What is the meaning of “scurried” in the sentence: “He grew more hungry with every moment of looking, and at last bought them and scurried home”?

• Walked slowly

• Ran quickly

• Wandered aimlessly

• Moved cautiously

What does the phrase “the smell of them was sweeter to her than any rose” suggest about Goha’s wife’s feelings toward the food?

• She disliked the way it smelled.

• She was overwhelmed by the strong aroma.

• She found the food incredibly tempting.

• She was worried that the meat was spoiled.