Week 10 Understanding Themes and Vocabulary in Literature

1. 1. What point of view does the author use?

• A. first person

• B. second person

• C. third person

• D. none

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2. 2. Read the sentence from paragraph 2.

3. Carmelita’s father, King Francisco, said they must submit to his conditions before one of them could marry her. Think about the meaning of the prefix sub-. What is the meaning of submit above?

• A take more time than is needed

• B agree to be under someone else’s control

• C prove to be helpful in making a decision

• D show the reasons for changing

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3. 3. Read the sentence from paragraph 2. “Whoever brings back the most wonderful thing in my kingdom may marry her, but do not be fooled by appearances,” he warned. Which detail from the story most clearly shows this theme?

• A The princess gets better when the brothers return.

• B The brothers all choose useful things that seem worthless.

• C The princess decides that she wants to marry the gentle brother.

• D The brothers each pick a different direction to go at the crossroads.

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4. 4. Read the sentence from paragraph 4.

5. After walking many miles, Prince Enrique came to an old stable. What is the meaning of stable as it is used above?

• A not easily upset

• B a group of horses

• C not likely to move

• D a place to keep animals

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5. 5. What lesson do the brothers learn?

• 5. A. gentle, thoughtful spirit is the most wonderful thing.

• 5. B You can do anything when you work together.

• 5. C Money is more important than anything else

• 5. D Competition can cure illness.

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6. 6. What does the picture at the end of the story show?

• A what power each wonderful thing has

• B which wonderful thing is really the best

• C which wonderful thing each of the brothers bought

• D what feelings the brothers have about the wonderful things

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