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WorksheetsThe People Could Fly
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 36mins
What type of story is "The People Could Fly"?
Greek Myth
Folktale
Fairy Tale
Where does the story take place (setting)?
In the City
On an Island
On a Plantation
What is a plantation?
A large farm where crops are grown.
A forest with a lot of plants
A large beach with a lo of sand
What happened to the people who could fly in Africa?
They were captured for slavery.
A beast cut off their wings.
A terrible war happened there.
What happened to Sarah and her baby?
They passed out from the heat
They were kidnapped
They were whipped
Sarah did not have the heart to croon her babe. What does croon mean?
cry out in pain
sing softly
fly to great heights
What is the conflict or problem in the story?
The slaves were treated badly.
Sarah's baby was always crying.
Toby was too old to work.
What causes Sarah and the other slaves to fly away?
Toby says the magic words.
The Driver whipping them.
They suddenly grow wings.
What is the climax (most exciting part) of the story?
When the Master is about to kill Old Toby
When they are working in the fields
When the master whips Sarah and her baby
The slaves flying symbolize:
Wings
Magic
Freedom
At the end of the story, what do the ones who could not fly do?
They attacked the Master and the Driver.
They told the story to their children.
They learned to fly later when Toby returned.
What is the theme/lesson we learn from “The People Could Fly”?
Life can get in the way of your dreams
Never lose hope
Revenge is always best
