The Stone Test

In "The Stone," Maibon often disagrees with his wife. At the beginning of the story, Maibon seems to be lazy and foolish. Which two words best describe his wife?

• lazy and foolish

• mean and dishonest

• weak and nagging

• practical and clever

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "The Stone," Maibon helps Doli the dwarf and earns a reward. What reward does he ask for?

• a bigger cottage

• a magic cook pot

• a magic stone

• three wishes

In 'The Stone,' which word would Doli the dwarf use to describe human beings?

• funny

• clever

• generous

• greedy

In 'The Stone,' what unexpected power does the stone have?

• It makes changes happen so quickly that life gets confusing.

• It stops everything on the farm from growing.

• It causes Maibon's children to be older than Maibon.

• It kills everything Maibon dislikes.

In 'The Stone,' Maibon refuses to get rid of the stone even though it is harming his family and his farm. Which word best describes Maibon's refusal?

• headstrong

• weak

• angry

• selfish

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which sentence uses an italicized vocabulary word incorrectly?

• Maibon wept in jubilation as he buried the stone.

• Doli needed to be rescued from the plight he had gotten himself into.

• The Fair Folk welcomed Doli home with jubilation.

• After he was no longer in a plight, Doli felt relieved.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

An antonym is a word that is the opposite in meaning to another word. Which of the following words is the best antonym of feeble?

• empty

• full

• strong

• weak

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In "The Stone," Maibon often disagrees with his wife. At the beginning of the story, Maibon seems to be lazy and foolish. Which two words best describe his wife?

• A. lazy and foolish

• B. mean and dishonest

• C. practical and clever

• D. weak and nagging

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "The Stone," Maibon helps Doli the dwarf and earns a reward. What reward does he ask for?

• three wishes

• a magic stone

• a bigger cottage

• a magic cook pot

In "The Stone," which word would Doli the dwarf use to describe human beings?

• funny

• clever

• greedy

• generous