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The Talking Eggs Comprehension

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In paragraph 1, page 23, the word crossly means-

a)

at the other side of the fire

b)

in an annoyed way

c)

in a soft way

d)

full of crosses

2.

What is the theme of this traditional tale?

a)

Always listen to adults

b)

Always help others who are in need

c)

Obedience and generosity bring positive consequences

d)

Work hard to obtain what you want

3.

What can the reader infer about Blanche from reading page 9?

a)

Blanche was disobedient because she followed the old woman’s directions

b)

Blanche was brave because she was not scared of the strange animals

c)

Blanche was trustworthy because she did as she had agreed to

d)

Blanche was joyless because she didn’t laugh even at really funny situations

4.

Which sentence from the selection best shows that Rose was spiteful?

a)

Then she laughed and laughed until she nearly fell down.

b)

“That sad speck won’t hardly feed a fly!”

c)

"My sweet little sister Blanche tol’ me you got a real pretty house an’ all,” said Rose. “I’d ‘preciate to see it.”

d)

“I’m not gonna put you back t’gether ‘til you give me presents like my sister got.”

5.

The author probably included the introduction to-

a)

Give the reader information about where this folktale comes from

b)

Describe the culture of French people who created this folktale

c)

Tell the reader a legend from Louisiana

d)

Persuade the reader to find other stories from different cultures

6.

Read the dictionary entry for the word sprout.

Which definition best matches the way sprouted is used in page 19?


a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4