The Boy Who Cried Wolf

1. What is the first main event in the The Boy Who Cried Wolf?

• The villagers don't believe there is a real wolf.

• The boy finds a real wolf coming out of the woods.

• The boy falsely cries that a wolf is attacking the sheep.

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1. What is the main problem in the text?

• The Boy was bored with the quiet life of a shepherd.

• The Boy was not believed, even when telling the truth.

• The wolf

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1. How is the setting important to the story?

• The setting shows that the boy lives in a faraway kingdom filled with magical creatures.

• The setting makes the story believable because the boy watches sheep alone in the fields, where a wolf is a real danger.

• The boy enjoys calling out “Wolf!” because he likes to play tricks on the villagers.

• The setting is important because it takes place during summer, which causes the wolf to appear.

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1. What is the resolution of the fable?

• The Boy was helped by the villagers and never lied again

• The Wolf attacked the village

• The Boy ran down to the village for help

• The Boy was a shepherd

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1. Which states the main theme of the story?

• Hard work always leads to success, no matter the situation.

• If you lie repeatedly, people will not believe you when you tell the truth.

• Friends are the most important part of living in a village.

• Children should always help with chores to keep the community safe.

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1. Which statement shows you that the boy is frustrated about being a shepherd?

• The boy knew the wolf could hurt the sheep.

• Once upon a time, a boy watched his sheep day after day.

• The boy had to watch sheep all day but he wanted to have fun.

• Wolf! Wolf!

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How do the villagers feel at the end of the story?

• The Boy was in trouble

• Thrilled and ready to celebrate!

• Serious but forgiving

• None of these answers

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Which event leads to the boy learning an important lesson?

• The villagers come running when the Boy shouts, Wolf! Wolf!

• The wolf growls at the Boy and sheep

• The villagers do not come running when the Boy shouts, Wolf! Wolf!

• All of these answers

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Which TWO fable elements did the story have?

• magical creatures

• a lesson or moral is taught

• there are talking animals

• Short and simple

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What is the point of view of the text?

• 1st person: the narrator is a character in the story.

• 3rd person: the narrator is not in the story

• Neither of these

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