The Gingerbread Trap - Comparing and contrasting characters (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do Laila and Iliana differ in their first reactions to the gingerbread cottage?
Laila is excited and wants to go to it, while Iliana is terrified and thinks it's a trap.
Laila is scared of the cottage, while Iliana wants to eat the candy.
Both sisters are excited and want to rest inside the cottage.
Both sisters are suspicious and want to run away from it.
Answer explanation
The passage states Laila gasped, 'Look! It's a candy house!' and started forward. In contrast, Iliana pulled her back, saying, 'No, Laila, wait! It could be a trap.' This shows their different initial reactions.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What reason does Iliana give for not wanting to go to the cottage?
She is not hungry.
She doesn't like gingerbread.
She remembers old tales about a witch in a similar house.
She thinks the woods are safer than the cottage.
Answer explanation
The text directly states Iliana's reason: 'Remember the old tales? A witch lives in a house just like this to lure lost children.'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Laila's dialogue, 'Are you just going to stand there and let fear decide for you?' suggest about her view of Iliana's feelings?
She thinks Iliana is being wise and careful.
She thinks Iliana's fear is a weakness that is stopping them.
She agrees that they should be afraid of the cottage.
She believes Iliana is just pretending to be scared.
Answer explanation
Laila's question implies that she sees Iliana's fear as a negative force that is preventing them from taking action. She sees it as something to be overcome by ignoring it, not as a reason for caution.
4.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following character traits and actions based on which sister they describe for most of the story.
Groups:
(a) Laila
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(b) Iliana
Believes in being smart about danger
Wants to act immediately
Cautious
Guided by old tales
Guided by hunger
Impulsive
Answer explanation
Laila is impulsive, wanting to rush to the house because she is hungry. Iliana is cautious, remembering old stories and believing that true bravery is being smart, not reckless.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes a similarity between Laila and Iliana?
They are both initially scared in the Whispering Woods.
They both think the old tales are just silly stories.
They both want to rush into the cottage immediately.
They both believe that being careful is a sign of weakness.
Answer explanation
The passage states that Iliana's 'voice trembling' and that Laila 'tried to project a confidence she didn't fully feel,' indicating both felt fear, even if they expressed it differently.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author show that Laila's character is changing at the end of the passage?
She decides to run away from the cottage.
She tells Iliana that her fears are silly.
She continues to argue that they should go inside.
She agrees with Iliana and suggests they make a plan together.
Answer explanation
Laila's change is shown when she softens her tone and says, 'Okay... You're right. Let's hide and watch for a while. We'll make a plan together.' This shows she is now valuing Iliana's cautious perspective.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's dialogue to the motivation it reveals.
Motivation to redefine bravery as being thoughtful.
"It's a candy house! We can finally get something to eat..."
Motivation driven by hunger and relief.
"We have to be brave if we want to find our way home."
Motivation driven by caution and past warnings.
"Remember the old tales? A witch lives in a house just like this..."
Motivation to overcome fear for survival.
"True bravery isn't about ignoring danger. It's about facing it smartly."
Answer explanation
Each line of dialogue directly reflects a character's core motivation at that moment: Laila's need to be brave to survive, her desire for food, Iliana's fear based on stories, and Iliana's thoughtful definition of bravery.
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