Varjak's Adventures and Family Dynamics

Varjak's Adventures and Family Dynamics

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

Varjak, a Mesopotamian Blue cat, listens to tales of his ancestor Jalal but feels restless in his confined life. Despite family expectations to remain indoors, Varjak yearns for adventure. The arrival of mysterious strangers at the Contessa's house introduces an element of change and intrigue, challenging the status quo and hinting at new adventures.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Varjak's favorite part of his grandfather's stories?

The tales of Jalal's adventures

The tales of the elder's youth

The history of the Contessa's house

The stories about the garden

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Varjak feel restless during the elder's tale?

He wants to have his own adventures

He is tired of hearing the same story

He is hungry and wants to eat

He is distracted by his siblings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Varjak's family's opinion about the garden?

They believe it's dangerous and dirty

They think it's a beautiful place

They love spending time there

They are indifferent about it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Varjak want to do in the garden?

Play with his siblings

Hunt like Jalal

Climb the trees

Sleep in the sun

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the family view Varjak's eyes?

As a symbol of wisdom

As an embarrassment

As a unique trait

As a sign of strength

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the elder promise Varjak?

Another Jalal tale

A special meal

A new toy

A trip to the garden

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unusual about the man who enters the house?

He is wearing bright colors

He has a loud voice

He is very short

He is accompanied by two black cats