WorksheetsThe Carp
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 19mins
The story "The Carp" is considered a legend because --
it has a setting in a castle
it teaches a valuable lesson
it is fiction
it has gods and goddesses as characters
Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
Mrs. Lopez tapped her fingers on the table to quell the noice in the classroom.
to quiet
to cause
to continue
to inform
In this story the author emphasizes the importance of --
making wise decisions
being generous
making strong friendships
being persistent and not giving up when it gets tough
What is the setting of the story?
Katsura River
near a lake
at a small village in Japan
shady spot, near Katsura River and Maruyama School in Kyoto Japan
Paragraph #41 is important to the plot because it is when Rosetsu --
feels discouraged and embarrassed
learns a lesson from watching the carp
realizes he is a great painter
finishes his painting of the carp
Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
My 5th grade teacher says I should persevere through my studies and I will be successful.
plan
discontinue
continue
hit
Read the sentence from paragraph 47.
Rosetsu returned to the Maruyama School with fire in his belly and a gleam in his eyes.
What can the reader conclude about Rosetsu from this sentence?
He is no longer interested in painting.
He has regained his confidence and wants to go back to painting at Maruyama school.
He is not certain of what to do.
He is no longer frightened.
Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
The baseball player used successful tactics at the game last night.
failure
smiles
plans
thoughts
Read the sentence from paragraph 16.
Rosetsu looked around in a panic until his eyes landed on a nearby tree.
The author uses figurative language to help the reader understand that Rosetsu --
is frightened of the elderly man
realizes he is in trouble
remembers how to paint
knows how to make ink out of a few berries
What is the conflict in the story?
A young boy wants to become the greatest painter, but he is poor.
A young boy gets lost on the way to school.
A young boy leaves his home to search for great painters.
A young boy wants to become the greatest painter, but he is careless.
What is the climax of the story? Hint: the climax is the turning point
Rosetsu makes ink out of berries
Rosetsu is embarrassed and ashamed when he finds out what his classmates think of him and leaves his school
Rosetsu returns to Maruyama School
Rosetsu is granted permission to meet Sensei Okyo
What is the lesson learned in the story "The Carp"? (LMMT)
Rosetsu will never leave his parents alone.
Rosetsu gave up painting to become a teacher.
Rosetsu learned that hard work and determination can be rewarding if you believe in yourself.
Rosetsu learned how to trust his friends.
Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
Mrs. Arellano is a conscientious teacher. She helps her students learn all about explorers.
irresponsible
careless
tough
thorough and diligent
