In the days of King Adobe 104 -107

What detail from the passage best shows that the old woman is careful with her money?

• She buys vegetables at the market.

• She saves a penny a day until she can buy a ham.

• She sells her extra vegetables to make money.

• She eats beans and tortillas every day.

Which sentence best supports the idea that the young men are untrustworthy?

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

• She said good night and wished them good dreams.

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

• She spread out a bed for the young men on the floor.

What text evidence suggests that the old woman is kind?

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

• She hides the ham under her bed.

• She watches the young men to make sure they don’t steal.

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

How does the author show that the old woman is wise?

• She invites the men inside without hesitation.

• She notices the dishonest look in their eyes.

• She gives them the last of her food.

• She locks her doors at night.

Which piece of text evidence best supports the idea that the old woman enjoys sharing with others?

• She got out her pots and pans and then went to the closet and cut three slices from the ham—two thick, generous slices for the travelers and a thin one for herself.

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

• Later that night, when the young men were sound asleep, the old woman crept from her room.

• She hid the ham under her bed.

Which character trait best describes the old woman?

• Greedy

• Wise

• Foolish

• Shy

What trait best describes the young men?

• Generous

• Dishonest

• Respectful

• Hardworking

What does the old woman’s ability to trick the young men suggest about her character?

• She is clever and experienced.

• She is cruel and enjoys revenge.

• She is weak and powerless.

• She is careless with her belongings.

What character trait is demonstrated when the young men "lay down to sleep with smiles on their faces"?

• Guilt

• Overconfidence

• Fear

• Honesty

What does the young men’s excitement about stealing the ham show about them?

• They have no regrets about their actions.

• They feel guilty about stealing.

• They plan to share the ham with others.

• They are worried the old woman will catch them.