Two Legs or One Selection Test HMH

Which statement best describes the characteristics that make this story a folktale?

• It is the epic story of a man named Goha, who has many adventures.

• It is the traditional story of a man named Goha, who is a trickster character.

• It is the ancient story of a man named Goha, and it explains the traditions of his people.

• It is the fictional story of a man named Goha, and it is set in the past.

Which statement best explains the lesson that this folktale is intended to teach?

• Always tell the truth, or there might be a big price to pay.

• People who tell even small lies should be prepared to face consequences.

• Some people will try to win an argument at any cost.

• Never lie to your spouse unless you are ready for a big fight.

Which part of speech is given for the word scurry in this definition?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adverb

• Adjective

In paragraph 3, what does the phrase the smell of them was sweeter to her than any rose help the reader understand?

• How hungry Goha’s wife becomes when she thinks about roses

• How rare it is for Goha’s wife to receive meat

• How much Goha’s wife loves the smell of roses

• How tempting the smell of the meat is to Goha’s wife

Which two details from the story help the reader infer that Goha’s wife cares for him and his opinion, despite their loud argument?

• A) She worries about admitting she was greedy.

• B) She tastes the food very thoroughly.

• C) She tries to convince him there was only one leg.

• D) She thinks he is tricking her when he falls to the floor.

• E) She bursts into tears when she thinks he is dead.

What tone does the dialogue in paragraphs 8–14 create in the selection?

• Stressful

• Joyful

• Arrogant

• Humorous

The lack of details about the story’s setting helps readers to —

• A) compare the setting to the plot and theme

• B) focus on the words and actions of the characters

• C) read to the end of the story more quickly

• D) understand how bare the house is

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A At what point in the story does the author use exaggeration?

• When Goha's wife first takes a taste of the calf leg

• When Goha's wife claims there waonly one calf leg

• When Goha pretends to be dead during the funeral proceedings

• When Goha suddenly sits up and exclaims that he has won the argument

Part B: What is the effect of this exaggeration on the story?

• It lends a serious tone.

• It makes it dramatic.

• It adds some humor.

• It provides a moral.

Read this sentence about the selection. What is the correct way to write this sentence?

• To prove he is right, Goha fakes his death.

• To prove he is right Goha fakes, his death.

• To prove, he is right Goha fakes his death.

• No change should be made.