The Fisherman and His Wife Analysis

A fisherman catches a talking fish that claims to be an enchanted prince. His wife, driven by greed, sends him back to the fish multiple times to ask for increasingly grand wishes: a cottage, a castle, and eventually to become queen. Her final wish to control the sun and moon results in them losing everything and returning to their original state. The story teaches the moral of being content with what you have.

What unusual event occurs when the fisherman catches the golden flounder?

• The fish disappears.

• The fish turns into a bird.

• The fish speaks to him.

• The fish grants him three wishes.

What is the initial setting of the fisherman's home?

• A large stone castle

• A charming cottage

• A bustling city apartment

• A little, old, run-down hut

What does the fisherman's wife first ask him to request from the fish?

• A new fishing rod

• A charming cottage

• A bag of gold

• A new boat

How does the fisherman feel about returning to the fish with his wife's wishes?

• He is excited and eager.

• He is reluctant but complies.

• He is indifferent.

• He is angry and refuses.

What changes occur when the fisherman returns home after asking for a castle?

• The cottage becomes a castle.

• The sea becomes calm.

• The wife disappears.

• The fish appears at the door.

What does the fisherman's wife wish for after becoming queen?

• To control the sun and moon

• To live forever

• To have endless riches

• To rule the world

What is the state of the sea when the fisherman goes to ask for the final wish?

• Frozen and icy

• Dark and stormy

• Dull and greenish

• Calm and clear

What lesson does the story of 'The Fisherman and His Wife' convey?

• Be content with what you have.

• Always strive for more.

• Never trust a talking fish.

• Magic can solve all problems.

What happens to the fisherman and his wife at the end of the story?

• They return to their original hut.

• They become rulers of the land.

• They move to a new village.

• They live in a grand palace.

How does the fish respond to the wife's final wish?

• It asks for something in return.

• It grants the wish immediately.

• It refuses and sends them back to the hut.

• It disappears forever.