Comparing and Contrasting Stories Quiz

In "Evie and Grey," what problem does Evie face?

• She is lonely and has no friends.

• She feels unprepared to try out for the basketball team.

• Her pet parrot is sick.

• She doesn’t like her coach.

How is Biff from "Three Billy Goats" similar to Grey from "Evie and Grey"?

• Both characters are mean.

• Both characters are helpful and offer solutions.

• Both characters like to play basketball.

• Both characters are afraid of trolls.

What is one difference between the characters in "Evie and Grey" and "Three Billy Goats"?

• The characters in "Evie and Grey" are animals, while the characters in "Three Billy Goats" are humans.

• The characters in "Evie and Grey" include a human and a parrot, while "Three Billy Goats" features billy goats and a troll.

• The characters in "Evie and Grey" can’t talk. The characters in “Three Billy Goats” can talk.

• The characters in “Three Billy Goats” help each other. The characters in “Evie and Grey” do not help each other.

How does Grey help Evie solve her problem?

• Grey teaches Evie seventeen different languages.

• Grey tells Evie to give up on her goal.

• Grey offers to be Evie’s basketball coach and helps her create a plan.

• Grey does all of the hard work for Evie.

In "Three Billy Goats," what obstacle do the billy goats face?

• They are afraid of the dark.

• They don't like each other.

• They must cross a stream with a troll under the bridge.

• They are lost and cannot find their way home.

How do the billy goats solve their problem?

• They swim across the stream.

• They ask the troll to move.

• They work together and use a plan to trick the troll.

• They decide to stay where they are.

What is a theme that is similar in both stories?

• The importance of having good manners.

• Overcoming obstacles through planning and help.

• The dangers of talking to strangers.

• The fun of playing sports.

How are the settings different in the two stories?

• "Evie and Grey" is set in a fantasy world, while "Three Billy Goats" is set in the real world.

• "Evie and Grey" is set in a house and a basketball court, while "Three Billy Goats" is set by a stream and a bridge.

• "Evie and Grey" is set in the past, and “Three Billy Goats” is set in the future.

• The settings are the same in both stories.

What do Evie and the billy goats have in common when facing their challenges?

• They both give up easily.

• They both must create a plan to solve their problem.

• They both ask for help from a troll.

• They both already have the skills they need.

What lesson can be learned from both stories?

• It is important to be afraid of animals.

• Friends will always solve your problems for you.

• With a good plan and help, you can overcome challenges.

• Trolls are friendly and helpful.