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WorksheetsUnit 1 Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
Which choice is a theme of "The Three Brass Pennies"?
Making wishes on brass pennies will make one rich.
Ah Fo believes that wisdom, foresight, and reading others' minds will bring him happiness.
True happiness comes from appreciating what we already have.
To acquire all of the knowledge in the world, you have to study hard.
Which choice is a theme of "The Three Brass Pennies"?
Ah Fo frees a bee from a spiderweb and is rewarded with three pennies
Abilities and magical powers are likely to make you happier than palaces of gold.
The old magician wants to teach Ah Fo an important lesson.
Getting what you desire does not guarantee happiness.
Jamal is reading a story. He reads the sentence and is not sure what cordial means. He thinks it might mean "fancy."
Read the sentence and the dictionary entry.
The first time Karen visited Serena’s home, she was impressed by the cordial atmosphere.
cordial
1. adjective
a. friendly, welcoming
b. genuine, deeply felt
2. noun
a. liquor with a sweet, strong taste
b. drink that invigorates the heart
What is the definition of cordial as used in the sentence?
welcoming
deeply felt
invigorating drink
sweet liquor
Arnold is reading a story about a man who is drenched in a storm. He thinks cordial might mean a "warm drink."
Read the sentence and the dictionary entry.
It was so cold and wet, Barry needed a cordial to enliven him.
cordial
1. adjective
a. friendly, welcoming
b. genuine, deeply felt
2. noun
a. liquor with a sweet, strong taste
b. drink that invigorates the heart
What is the definition of cordial as used in the sentence?
invigorating drink
sweet liquor
genuine
friendly
Jennifer wants to determine how many syllables are in the word cordial.
Which reference material would be most useful?
dictionary
glossary
thesaurus
encyclopedia
Jackson wants to find out how to pronounce the word spontaneous.
Which reference material would be most helpful?
dictionary
glossary
thesaurus
encyclopedia
Read the sentence from “The Magic Prison.”
He spent hours each day before first one mirror and then another; and he did not notice that the windows were growing narrower and the mirrors wider.
How does this sentence affect the story?
It foreshadows the palace becoming a prison later in the text.
It demonstrates the prince’s inner conflict at that moment in the story.
It introduces the prince's character at the beginning of the plot.
It symbolizes selfishness and vanity at the story’s turning point.
Read the sentence from “The Magic Prison.”
Prince Harweda had no sooner set his foot inside the small rose-colored palace than the iron door shut with a bang and locked itself.
How does this sentence affect the story?
It foreshadows that the prince will be unable to leave the palace later in the text.
It develops the conflict between the prince and his father as the complicating incident.
It reveals that his fairy godmother is actually an evil witch at the beginning of the plot.
It shows that as part of the exposition even a beautiful setting may still be dangerous.
Read the passage from “The Magic Prison.”
“Ah, my pretty one, how glad I am that you are free at last!” cried the prince, watching the flight of his fellow prisoner. His face was bright with glad, unselfish joy.
Which theme does this passage develop?
Helping others often brings more happiness than helping ourselves.
True friends support one another through the challenges in life.
Mistakes often result in powerful life lessons.
One must take care of oneself in order to help others.
Read the passage from “The Stone.”
"Nothing’s moving along as it should,” he groaned. “I can’t tell one day from another. Nothing changes, there’s nothing to look forward to, nothing to show for my work. Why sow if the seeds don’t sprout?"
Which theme does this passage develop?
Growth and aging are natural and enjoyable parts of life.
Wishes don't always turn out the way we expect them to.
Life can be rewarding when one makes the most of each day.
You should always have something to look forward to.
Which passage from "The Stone" shows that Maibon has accepted aging and changing?
“'Let the chickens worry about that,' answered Maibon. 'Wife, don’t you see what a grand thing’s happened to me? I’m not a minute older than I was yesterday. Bless that generous-hearted dwarf!'”
"Now Maibon began to be truly distressed, not only for the toothless baby, the calfless cow, the fruitless tree, and the hen sitting desperately on her eggs, but for himself as well."
“'What do you think I’ve been trying to do?' blurted Maibon. 'I’ve buried it, thrown it down the well, pounded it with a hammer—it keeps coming back to me!'”
"The hen hatched her chicks; the cow bore her calf. And Maibon laughed with glee when he saw the first tooth in the baby’s mouth."
Which passage from "The Magic Prison" shows that Prince Harweda has developed empathy?
"He went toward the cage, and as he came near, the bird gave a sad little chirp."
"He threw himself down upon the floor and wished that he were dead, too."
"The next day he was so hungry that he began to eat one of the old withered apples, and as he bit it he thought of the bird, his fellow prisoner."
"He kicked it and beat upon it, but he only bruised his fists and hurt his toes. He grew quite angry now."
Kaddo dies at the end of "Kaddo's Wall."
How does this event help to develop the theme of the story?
He dies because his stomach isn't used to digesting food.
His death is a consequence of his selfish actions.
Sogole killed Kaddo.
It shows that Kaddo didn't have to share his wealth with anybody.
In "Kaddo's Wall," Sogole is a wealthy man, but he gives away his food to people who are hungry or in need.
How does Sogole's action develop the theme of the story?
It shows that Sogole is foolish with his wealth.
It shows that wealth does not excuse selfish behavior.
It shows that Kaddo is greedy for asking for help.
It foreshadows Kaddo's death.
Which choice is not a run-on sentence?
The Southern Cross was important to the aboriginal people, they believed the pattern of the stars was of a wedge-tailed eagle.
The Southern Cross was a wedge-tailed eagle pattern, the aboriginal people, they believed the stars were important.
The Southern Cross was important to the aboriginal people, who believed the pattern of the stars was of a wedge-tailed eagle.
The Southern Cross was important the aboriginal people they believed the pattern of the stars was of a wedge-tailed eagle.
Which choice is a run-on sentence?
Sunflowers are usually yellow, yet some are red or orange.
African violets usually have purple flowers some have white ones.
Roses have sharp thorns, but they are beautiful just the same.
Acorns drop from oak trees, and they are a food source for squirrels.
In "The Magic Prison," Prince Harweda is released from the magic prison.
What does this event symbolize?
his shift from doubter to believer
his understanding of the power of fate
his willingness to love and be loved
his freedom from his own selfishness
What does the stone from "The Stone" symbolize?
things that do not grow or change
couples who do not learn to forgive and forget
the trickery and lies of the Fair Folk
the needs and wants of children
Read the passage from “The Brass Pennies.”
When Ah Fo reached his home, elated by his rare fortune, he packed up his small belongings, in preparation for starting out on his tour of the world.
Which context clue is most useful in determining the meaning of elated?
visualizing how one feels when reaching home
visualizing how one would feel if one suddenly had a rare fortune
One can assume that elated is a synonym of fortune
One can assume that elated is an antonym of fortune.
Read the passage from “The Brass Pennies.”
He put his house in order once more, got out his books, and prepared for a tussle with a difficult mathematical problem.
Which context clue helps you unlock the meaning of tussle?
One can assume that tussle is a synonym of books.
One can assume that tussle is an antonym of books.
One can assume that tussle is an antonym of problem.
One would visualize how one would feel when faced with a difficult math problem.
Which detail supports this theme shared by "Kaddo's Wall" and "The Magic Prison"?
If you are selfish, you may find yourself alone when you need others the most.
“'You must be hungry, too, poor little thing!' he said."
"The next day he was so hungry that he began to eat one of the old withered apples, and as he bit it he thought of the bird, his fellow prisoner."
"'The corn is mine. It is my surplus. I can't eat it all. It comes from my own fields. I am rich.'"
"They used wet dough for mortar to hold the bricks together, and slowly the wall grew."
Which detail supports this theme shared by "Kaddo's Wall" and "The Magic Prison"?
What goes around, comes around.
"But his parents never thought of making the young prince care for anything but himself. He had never in all his life given up one of his comforts that somebody else might have a pleasure."
"The hundred girls continued to make bricks of flour, which they dried in the sun."
"Kaddo enjoyed his reputation as the richest man for miles around."
"He wondered who would help him. Not the people of Tendella, for he had insulted and mistreated them, and they would have nothing to do with him."
Read the passage from “Harun al-Rashid & One Thousand and One Nights.”
A number of the stories in The Arabian Nights are based on Harun and his rich, magnificent court of loyal subjects at his palace in Baghdad, the modern-day capital city of Iraq in the Middle East.
Which choice identifies the location of Baghdad?
in Iraq
long ago, in a far-off land
next to a palace
in a capital city
Read the passage from “Harun al-Rashid & One Thousand and One Nights.”
However, these stories were not always wholesome but contained murders, black magic, and demons, as well as many other evil things. But just as most people remember The Arabian Nights only for Disney movies like Aladdin, modern scholars often focus only on Harun al-Rashid’s good deeds and often forget that he was also a ruthless military leader.
Which choice identifies why the stories in The Arabian Nights are not always wholesome?
They contain murders and other evil things.
They are about Harun al-Rashid.
Harun al-Rashid did many good deeds.
The movie Aladdin is based on a story from The Arabian Nights.
How do the events in “The Vain Jackdaw” and “The Story of Baba Abdalla” create the theme that nothing good comes from greed and deception?
Baba Abdalla and the Jackdaw trick others to get what they want.
Baba Abdalla and the Jackdaw steal silver, gold, and jewels.
Both become enemies of their leaders due to their misdeeds.
Both are punished for their selfishness when their acts are discovered.
Both “The Vain Jackdaw” and "The Story of Baba Abdalla” address the theme that nothing good will come from greed and deception.
How do each of these stories present the theme differently?
In “The Story of Baba Abdalla,” Baba is blinded. In “The Vain Jackdaw,” the Jackdaw is shown to be a fake.
In “The Story of Baba Abdalla,” the caliph evicts Baba from the market. In “The Vain Jackdaw,” the Jackdaw is stripped of his feathers.
In “The Story of Baba Abdalla,” the dervish puts a curse on Baba. In “The Vain Jackdaw,” Jupiter bans the Jackdaw from the kingdom.
In “The Story of Baba Abdalla,” Baba’s family disowns him. In “The Vain Jackdaw,” the other birds attack him.
What is a theme of "The Story of Baba Abdalla"?
Never trust a man who says he has buried treasure.
Happiness comes when you are content with what you have.
If you are honest with others, they will save your life.
When you find a treasure, be sure to share it with others.
What is a theme of "The Story of Baba Abdalla"?
If you work hard, you'll get the riches you deserve.
If we ask for too much, we may lose what we have.
Never trust a man who leads you to buried treasure.
If you are greedy, you may go blind.
Which detail from “The Magic Prison” would fit best in an essay about the theme that helping others often brings more happiness than helping ourselves?
"The next day, as he was carefully cleaning the bird's cage, the walls again creaked and groaned, and the mirrors grew narrower as the windows widened."
"One day, as two white doves suddenly soared aloft in the blue sky, the poor little bird, who had now become the prince's comrade, gave a pitiful little trill."
"He spent so much time gazing into the wonderful mirrors that he had very little use for the books and games that had been placed there for him."
"His fairy godmother had told him that it was his house; therefore he was interested in looking at everything in it."
Which detail from “The Stone” would fit best in an essay about the theme that growth and aging are natural and enjoyable parts of life?
“'And the way it looks, so it will stay for ever and ever! I will shrivel from boredom if nothing else!'”
"'Nonsense,' replied Maibon. 'The season is slow, that’s all.'"
"'Wife, don’t you see what a grand thing’s happened to me? I’m not a minute older than I was yesterday.'"
"'Here it is, back again. So it’s a gift meant for me to keep.'”
One of the themes of "Kaddo's Wall" is, "If you do not build positive relationships with others, you may find yourself alone when you need others the most."
Which detail helps develop this theme?
"'Kaddo’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the Kingdom of Seno are poor to this day. And to the rich men of the country the common people sometimes say: 'Don’t build a wall of flour around your house.'"
"One day Kaddo called all of his people in the town of Tendalla together for a big meeting in front of his house. They all came, for Kaddo was an important man, and they knew he was going to make an important announcement."
"Word went out that Kaddo was preparing to build a wall of flour around his house, and the people of the town came to his door and protested."
"'Take what you need,' Sogole said. He ordered his servants to bring bags of corn and to load them on Kaddo's donkey. Kaddo thanked him humbly, and he and his daughter started their return trip to Tendalla."
One of the themes of "The Magic Prison" is, "Helping others often brings greater joy than helping ourselves."
Which detail helps develop this theme?
"But his parents never thought of making the young prince care for anything but himself. He had never in all his life given up one of his comforts that somebody else might have a pleasure."
"'Good!' cried the greedy young prince. 'That is what I like best of all.' And he fell to eating the fruit and sweetmeats as fast as he could cram them into his mouth."
"He grew quite angry now. How dare anyone shut him, a prince, in a dark prison like this! He cried out against his fairy godmother, calling her all sorts of horrible names."
"'Ah, my pretty one, how glad I am that you are free at last!' cried the prince, watching the flight of his fellow prisoner. His face was bright with glad, unselfish joy."
Which word has the most positive connotation?
fascinating
weird
strange
odd
Which word has the most positive connotation?
stingy
thrifty
penny-pinching
cheap
Which answer best describes the meaning of the boldfaced word?
Sally had always lived in a large town, but when she arrived in New York City, she was amazed at how enormous the city seemed.
big
large
unimaginably gigantic
a little bit bigger than what she was used to
Which answer best describes the meaning of the boldfaced word?
Jimmy was a smart and dedicated student, but he wasn't a genius.
smart
intelligent
the perfect student
exceptionally intelligent
What is the central idea of "Harun al-Rashid and One Thousand and One Nights"?
"Long ago, in a far off land…" This is how the story of Harun al-Rashid begins.
Harun al-Rashid was a powerful leader in ancient Baghdad, who had many stories written about him in One Thousand and One Nights.
Harun al-Rashid was a powerful and ruthless military leader.
One Thousand and One Nights is a collection of West and South Asian stories and folktales.
Which statement is a central idea of “The Life of Aesop”?
Although Aesop was a slave, he created memorable fables that people still read today.
Although Aesop was deformed, he gained a reputation for his sarcastic wit and stories.
Aesop told such wonderful tales he was freed from slavery.
Aesop became famous by telling stories created by others.
Which choice states a central idea in “Kaddo’s Wall”?
Kaddo is a very wealthy man whose greediness causes his own death.
Because Kaddo wants everyone to envy him, he gives away corn to anyone in need.
Kaddo likes to feel important so he mistreats the villagers to show his power.
Kaddo is so thankful that Sogole helps him, he begins to help others.
Which choice states a central idea in “The Story of Baba Abdalla”?
Baba Abdalla’s greed causes him to steal the dervish’s treasure and blind himself.
Baba Abdalla’s request to have his ear boxed leads to the caliph making Baba his servant.
Baba Abdalla acquires a large amount of wealth due to his cleverness.
Baba Abdalla is happy that he is blind because he deserves to be punished.
