THE MILKMAID & HER PAIL

What is the moral of the story?

• Keep your plans secret

• Don’t count your chickens before they hatch

• Always be careful with your milk

• Work hard for your dreams

What did Patience carry in her pail?

• Milk

• Water

• Eggs

• Butter

Where was Patience going with the milk?

• To the store

• To her house

• To the market

• To the farm

What did Patience plan to buy with the money from selling the milk?

• A new ribbon for her hair

• A new dress

• A basket of fruit

• Eggs

What happened to the milk in the pail?

• It spilled on the ground

• It was sold to another farmer

• It was left at the market

• It was given to the chickens

How did Patience feel when the milk spilled?

• Shocked and disappointed

• Happy and excited

• Proud and accomplished

• Angry and upset

Why did Patience think she would be admired by the farmers at the market?

• Because of her hard work

• Because she was selling fresh milk

• Because of her beautiful new ribbon

• Because of her kindness

What does Patience’s reaction to spilling the milk show about her character?

• She is overly focused on the future and not the present

• She is patient and calm

• She is always careful with her plans

• She is happy to help others

What lesson could someone learn from Patience’s daydreams?

• Focus only on what you have now

• Dreaming about the future can bring you good luck

• You should focus on the present moment, not just the future

• Always share your dreams with others

Why did the milk spill when Patience was daydreaming?

• She did not carry the pail carefully enough

• The pail was too full

• She was too distracted and lost focus on what she was doing

• The road was too bumpy