Understanding the Story

Which of the following best describes the time setting of the story?

• The story took place after the Spaniards left the Philippines.

• The story took place before the Spaniards came to the Philippines.

• The story took place when the Spaniards fought the Americans.

• The story took place while the Spaniards were in the Philippines.

In paragraph 2, what does the word “devoured” mean?

• boasted about the food

• divided the food

• ate up the food

• fought over the food

What is the conflict in the story?

• Gecko was in a cage.

• Lili was envious of Gecko.

• Lili was not beautiful.

• The couple was poor.

What does the green horizon in Paragraph 5 refer to?

• desert

• farm

• lake

• sea

Which paragraph shows the difference in the life between Lili and Gecko?

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 5

• Paragraph 7

• Paragraph 9

What time of the day is indicated in this line “the sun smiled over the green horizon” in paragraph 5?

• Dawn

• Morning

• Night

• Noon

In paragraph 2, what does the idiomatic expression “make both ends meet” mean?

• to spend according to one’s budget

• to spend according to one’s limit

• to spend according to one’s needs

• to spend according to one’s wants

Which of the following is an example of a figure of speech?

• A wall of discrimination was indestructible.

• He lived a life of great comfort and abundance.

• His vibrant color made him the most adorable pet.

• The sun smiled over the green horizon.

Which are themes explored in the selection?

• Beauty, freedom, happiness

• Corruption, equality, contentment

• Equality, freedom, contentment

• Poverty, equality, happiness

Which type of text is similar to the selection?

• Fable, because it highlights the lesson.

• Fairy tale, because it has a happy ending.

• Legend, because it tells the origin of something.

• Tall tale, because the story is exaggerated.