The Boy Who Cried Wolf - Theme & Character Analysis Quiz

Which theme is developed in the passage?

• Lying has serious consequences.

• Honest is the best policy.

• Don't talk to strangers.

• Never give up.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main conflict in the story?

• The wolf attacking the sheep at the beginning of the story

• The shepherd boy being bored while watching sheep

• The villagers refusing to help find the lost sheep

• The boy's dishonesty leading to the loss of the village's trust

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What character trait best describes the shepherd boy at the beginning of the story?

• Hardworking and responsible

• Mischievous and deceitful

• Brave and heroic

• Wise and trustworthy

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How do the villagers' reactions change throughout the story?

• They become more willing to help the boy over time

• They remain consistently supportive of the boy

• They become increasingly frustrated and distrustful

• They never change their opinion of the boy

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the primary reason the villagers don't come when there really is a wolf?

• They were too busy with their own work

• They were angry about previous false alarms

• They couldn't hear the boy's cries

• They thought the wolf had already left

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the main lesson or theme of this story?

• It's important to help others in need

• Wolves are dangerous animals

• Being bored can lead to trouble

• Dishonesty destroys people's trust in you

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2