A Pair of Tricksters Quiz - 116-120

What does Crayfish’s dialogue in paragraph 2 suggest about her character?

• She is rude and disrespectful.

• She is clever and quick-thinking.

• She is fearful and helpless.

• She is dishonest and mean.

Which character trait best describes Raven in this story?

• Wise and patient

• Foolish and prideful

• Kind and forgiving

• Strong and determined

How does Raven’s personality lead to his downfall?

• He is too greedy and eats the crayfish too quickly.

• He is too confident in his strength and drops Crayfish.

• He is too proud and distracted by compliments.

• He is too kind and lets Crayfish go on purpose.

What is the meaning of "the cleverest creature of all creatures since the world’s creation" in paragraph 6?

• Crayfish is being honest about Raven's intelligence.

• Raven is truly the smartest animal in the world.

• Crayfish is exaggerating to trick Raven.

• Raven does not understand sarcasm.

Which phrase from the passage contains **personification**?

• "Crayfish wriggled free and fell back into the lake below..."

• "Flying home to his nest one day, Raven spied a succulent crayfish swimming..."

• "Delighted by this flattery, Raven opened his beak to agree."

• "Before he could say a word, Crayfish disappeared into the deep, dark water."

What type of figurative language is used when Crayfish calls Raven "the cleverest creature of all creatures"?

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Idiom

What can you infer about Crayfish’s knowledge of Raven’s weaknesses?

• She knows he will not listen to her.

• She knows he cannot resist a compliment.

• She knows he is actually not very hungry.

• She knows he is afraid of water.

What evidence best supports the idea that Raven is easily tricked?

• He swoops down to catch Crayfish.

• He keeps his beak shut while Crayfish talks.

• He enjoys the compliments and opens his beak.

• He is called "the cleverest creature" by Crayfish.

Why does Raven say "Ugoo" and "Ymm-ugoo" in the story?

• He is casting a spell.

• He is too proud to speak.

• His beak is full, so he cannot talk properly.

• He is speaking in a different language.

What is the main theme of the story?

• It is important to trust others.

• Flattery can be used to manipulate people.

• Strength is more powerful than intelligence.

• Everyone deserves a second chance.