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Manabozho and the Maple Trees

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

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1.

The author includes imagery in paragraph 8 to show that --

a)

Manabozho's plan has been successful

b)

the people are upset with Manabozho

c)

Manabozho prefers the taste of this syrup

d)

the people want Manabozho to help them

2.

in paragraph 5, what does the word unconcerned mean?

a)

Worried again

b)

Full of worry

c)

Able to worry

d)

Not worried

3.

Which characteristic helps the reader identify the text as a folk tale?

a)

It contains realistic descriptions of work.

b)

It describes events that took place during a specific time in history.

c)

It takes place in a small village.

d)

It has a character who teaches others a lesson.

4.

What does the simile in paragraph 1 allow the author to suggest about the villagers?

a)

They do not have to work hard.

b)

They think the tress are beautiful.

c)

They eat nothing but maple syrup.

d)

They get along with one another.

5.

The author's use of the words "Drip, drip, plop" in paragraph 4 helps to --

a)

indicate tat the maple syrup is very sticky

b)

create a rhythm that shows how quickly the villagers are drinking the syrup

c)

copy the sound the syrup makes as it falls into the mouths of the villagers

d)

show that the maple tress produce a great deal of syrup

6.

Which word in paragraph 1 best helps the reader know what game means?

a)

pleasant

b)

plenty

c)

hunt

d)

fields

7.

From which point of view is the text written?

a)

First-person point of view by an all-knowing narrator

b)

Third-person point of view by an outside narrator

c)

First-person point of view from Manabozho's perspective

d)

Third-person point of view from a villager's perspective

8.

Which statement best expresses the conflict in this text?

a)

Manabozho becomes upset when no one will listen to his ideas.

b)

Manabozho believes it is not healthy for the people to lie around all day.

c)

Manabozho worries people will take all the syrup from the tress.

d)

Manabozho feels angry that he is the only person who is working.