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The People Could Fly

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of story is "The People Could Fly"?

a)

Greek Myth

b)

Folktale

c)

Fairy Tale

2.

Where does the story take place (setting)?

a)

In the City

b)

On an Island

c)

On a Plantation

3.

What is a plantation?

a)

A large farm where crops are grown.

b)

A forest with a lot of plants

c)

A large beach with a lo of sand

4.

What happened to the people who could fly in Africa?

a)

They were captured for slavery.

b)

A beast cut off their wings.

c)

A terrible war happened there.

5.

What happened to Sarah and her baby?

a)

They passed out from the heat

b)

They were kidnapped

c)

They were whipped

6.

Sarah did not have the heart to croon her babe. What does croon mean?

a)

cry out in pain

b)

sing softly

c)

fly to great heights

7.

What is the conflict or problem in the story?

a)

The slaves were treated badly.

b)

Sarah's baby was always crying.

c)

Toby was too old to work.

8.

What causes Sarah and the other slaves to fly away?

a)

Toby says the magic words.

b)

The Driver whipping them.

c)

They suddenly grow wings.

9.

What is the climax (most exciting part) of the story?

a)

When the Master is about to kill Old Toby

b)

When they are working in the fields

c)

When the master whips Sarah and her baby

10.

The slaves flying symbolize:

a)

Wings

b)

Magic

c)

Freedom

11.

At the end of the story, what do the ones who could not fly do?

a)

They attacked the Master and the Driver.

b)

They told the story to their children.

c)

They learned to fly later when Toby returned.

12.

What is the theme/lesson we learn from “The People Could Fly”?

a)

Life can get in the way of your dreams

b)

Never lose hope

c)

Revenge is always best