In The Days of the Kin Adobe - Page page 104-107

What detail from the passage best supports the idea that the old woman is cautious?

• She invites the young men to stay for the night.

• She carefully saves her money to buy a ham.

• She stays awake and watches the young men closely.

• She cooks a meal for her guests.

What sentence best supports the idea that the young men are dishonest?

• "Seldom were they offered such good food in their travels."

• "They decided to steal the ham that night while the old woman was asleep."

• "She got out her pots and pans and then went to the closet and cut three slices from the ham."

• "The young men were delighted to see the old woman preparing ham for their supper."

What evidence from the story shows that the old woman is kind?

• She welcomes the travelers even though she has no extra beds.

• She stays awake and watches the young men.

• She cuts a very thin slice of ham for herself.

• She hides the ham under her bed.

What evidence from the text suggests that the young men do not feel guilty about their plan?

• They have trouble falling asleep.

• They feel nervous while stealing the ham.

• They laugh and talk about eating the ham the next day.

• They leave the house quickly in the morning.

How does the old woman’s experience with people help her in the story?

• She knows how to cook a delicious meal.

• She knows not to let strangers into her house.

• She recognizes the dishonesty in the young men’s eyes.

• She can tell they are hungry and poor.

What can be inferred about why the young men accept the old woman’s hospitality?

• They are tired and need a place to rest.

• They feel sorry for the old woman.

• They want to steal from her.

• They plan to pay her back later.

What does the old woman’s decision to invite the young men for breakfast suggest?

• She feels guilty for switching the ham.

• She enjoys cooking for others.

• She wants them to realize she tricked them.

• She doesn’t know they tried to steal from her.

Why does the old woman replace the ham with a brick?

• She wants to teach the young men a lesson.

• She wants to scare the young men.

• She does not need the ham anymore.

• She is afraid the young men will leave quickly.

Why do the young men have "smiles on their faces" after stealing the ham?

• They are proud of their kindness.

• They are happy they will have food for later.

• They are relieved the old woman gave them the ham.

• They think the old woman knows about their plan.

What can be inferred about the old woman’s personality at the end of the story?

• She is forgiving but also clever.

• She is afraid of the young men.

• She is too kind to stop thieves.

• She is careless with her food.