WorksheetsTwo legs or One?
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
The author mentions that the calf legs were done wonderfully well in order to ____________
introduce the problem that will shape the rest of the tale
reveal that Goha appreciates his wife’s good cooking
explain why Goha needs to return to the marketplace
show that this story could not happen in real life
The action that Goha takes after his wife brings one calf leg to the table indicates that he ____________
cannot take the stress of arguing any longer
does not understand why his wife seems so upset
is tired of arguing and wants to make up with his wife
is willing to take an extreme measure to be proven right
The butcher’s words when the procession passes by his shop are important because they ____________
show that Goha is loved by the townspeople
summarize the lesson that the folk tale teaches
prove that Goha’s wife has been lying to Goha
express the butcher’s hope that Goha will come back to life
Which sentence best describes the characteristics that make this story a folktale?
It is the epic story of a man named Goha and recounts his adventures.
It is the exaggerated story of a man named Goha and has a surprise ending.
It is the traditional story of a man named Goha and explains the traditions of his people.
It is the fictional story of a man named Goha and also contains a moral.
Which of the statements best explains the lesson the author wanted to teach with this folktale?
Always tell the truth or there might be a big price to pay.
People who tell white lies should be prepared to face consequences.
Some people will try to win an argument at any cost.
Never lie to your spouse unless you are ready for a big fight.
Which phrase from the first two paragraphs helps the reader understand the meaning of the word scurried as
used in paragraph 1?
He grew more hungry with every moment
at last bought them
cook these as quickly as you can
I’ll go back to the market and buy some rice
What does the phrase the smell of them was sweeter to her than any rose in paragraph 3 help the reader
to sense?
How hungry it made Goha’s wife when she thought about roses
How nice it was when Goha’s wife received the roses
How much Goha’s wife loved the smell of roses
How tempting the smell of the calf legs was to Goha’s wife
What tone does the dialogue in paragraphs 8–14 create in the selection?
Stressful
Serious
Arrogant
Humorous
How does the comma in this phrase add to the storytelling “feel” of the selection?
But in the next moment, he clutched at his chest, gasping, “My heart, oh, my heart . . .”
Joy
Suspense
Fear
Sadness
Which phrase from paragraph 18 best help readers understand the meaning of dignified?
carried from his house with great care
she burst into tears and called the undertaker
on its way to the cemetery
Goha was, indeed, finally dead
Which of these statements best shows the reader Goha’s true character?
But in the next moment, he clutched at his chest, gasping, “My heart, oh, my heart . . .”
With that, Goha fell to the floor and pretended to be dead.
His wife at first thought this must surely be another of her husband’s tricks
“I’ll win this argument even if it means my very life!”
On hearing this, Goha sat bolt upright. “You see?” he cried to his wife in triumph. “There were two legs. I win our argument!”
What does this moment help you understand about Goha’s personality?
Goha is lazy.
Goha does not commit to things.
Goha is obsessed with being right.
Goha is a sad and serious person.
When I returned home, I saw a mouse ___________ away.
dignified
procession
scurry
upright
The people marched proudly in a grand ___________.
dignified
procession
scurry
upright
The judge was sworn in during a ___________ceremony.
dignified
procession
scurry
upright
After the lamp fell, she set it ___________on the table.
dignified
procession
scurry
upright
Which word means the opposite of scurry in this phrase?
He grew more hungry with every moment of looking, and at last bought them and scurried home.
ran
hurried
walked
rushed
In the following phrase, dignified means ______________.
"The funeral procession wound its slow, dignified way"
Hated
Loved
Feared
Respected
In the following phrase, procession means ______________.
"The funeral procession wound its slow, dignified way"
Convoy
Party
Restaurant
Play
Which of the following is a synonym for upright as it is used in the following sentence?
"On hearing this, Goha sat bolt upright.
Vertical
Fallen
Horizontal
Dropped
