The Woodcutter

Read this line from Passage 1. "I jumped into the fire, but for my sacrifice I did not die." (line 18) What is the meaning of sacrifice as it is used in the poem?

• a contribution

• great honor or fame

• giving up something of great value

• something one should do because it is right

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: What type of poem is Passage 1?

• haiku

• limerick

• free verse

• rhymed verse

Part B: Which lines from the poem support your answer in Part A?

• "Here, little rabbit, come tell me a story. A special tale that tells of your glory." (lines 1-2)

• "For my dear companion, the great Chang'e, She needs me to pound the elixir of life for her." (lines 7-8)

• "You work so hard, I'm sure you never have time Every full Moon, we see your tail and long ears," (lines 10-11)

• "Shining bright for all to see, year after year. Oh, ok, if I must, I will tell you what I did," (lines 12-13)

What do lines 13-16 add to Passage 1?

• They tell why the rabbit has long ears.

• They tell why the speaker likes the Moon.

• They tell why the rabbit lives in the Moon.

• They tell why the speaker wants to hear Rabbit's story.

Complete the table to create a summary of Passage 2. First: Yang speaks with the woodcutter.

• Yang puts a moon cake in his pocket.

• Yang finds out he will visit his Auntie.

Next:

• Yang puts a moon cake in his pocket.

• Yang finds out he will visit his Auntie.

Finally:

Read this sentence from Passage 2. "Soon, he was fast asleep." (paragraph 9) What is the meaning of fast as it is used in this sentence?

• deeply

• nearly

• securely

• slowly

Why does Yang thank the woodcutter at the end of Passage 2?

• The woodcutter made him happy by visiting him.

• The woodcutter helped him avoid making a mistake.

• The woodcutter showed him how to get a moon cake.

• The woodcutter explained why moon cakes are important.

How are Passage 1 and Passage 2 alike?

• They describe famous historical events.

• They have characters that learn lessons.

• They are about a man who lives in the Moon.

• They tell why it is important to look at the Moon.