Lesson intro for porquai tales

What is the primary characteristic of a pourquoi tale?

• A story about historical events.

• A short story that explains why something in the natural world is the way it is.

• A tale about human heroes and their adventures.

• A long narrative describing fictional creatures.

What types of characters are typically found in pourquoi tales?

• Only humans with magical powers.

• Animals, or sometimes objects in nature like the sun or sea.

• Robots and futuristic beings.

• Historical figures and royalty.

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Which of the following is a common feature of a pourquoi tale?

• The story is always very long and complex.

• The main character is always a human.

• One character often has a flaw.

• The setting is always in a futuristic city.

What kind of questions do pourquoi tales often answer about the world?

• Questions about advanced scientific theories.

• Questions about how certain animals look and act, or how natural phenomena came to be.

• Questions about political systems and governments.

• Questions about ancient civilizations and their wars.