Exploring the Central Message of Stone Soup

Three monks travel to a village where the people are wary and untrusting. They decide to make stone soup to teach the villagers about sharing and community. As the monks begin cooking, the villagers become curious and start contributing ingredients. This act of sharing brings the community together, leading to a feast and celebration. The villagers learn that happiness comes from sharing and being together.

Who were the three monks mentioned in the story?

• Sam, Dean, and Castiel

• Hawk, Lok, and Siew

• Peter, Paul, and Mary

• John, James, and Su

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What did the villagers initially think of the strangers?

• They were curious and welcoming

• They were indifferent

• They were excited and happy

• They were suspicious and untrusting

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the first ingredient added to the Stone Soup?

• Onions

• Stones

• Salt and pepper

• Carrots

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Who helped the monks find stones for the soup?

• A brave little girl

• The village mayor

• A curious old man

• A friendly dog

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which vegetable was suggested to sweeten the broth?

• Potatoes

• Carrots

• Peas

• Tomatoes

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

What did the villagers bring to the feast besides the soup ingredients?

• Burgers and fries

• Pizza and soda

• Rice and steamed buns

• Ice cream and cake

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How did the villagers react to the feast?

• They complained about the food

• They were indifferent

• They celebrated and shared stories

• They left early

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What lesson did the monks teach the villagers?

• The benefits of farming

• The importance of cooking

• The value of silence

• The power of sharing and community

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What did the villagers learn from making Stone Soup?

• A new recipe

• The importance of cleanliness

• That stones are edible

• Sharing makes everyone richer

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What did the villagers do after the feast?

• They unlocked their doors and welcomed the monks

• They cleaned up together

• They planned another feast

• They went back to being untrusting

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1