WorksheetsA Gift From the Heart
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 24mins
What genre is this story?
expository text
tall tale
drama
What is the setting of the story?
the Texas prairie
the California desert
the Colorado forest
What did the Great Spirit bless the people with?
crops
animals
rain
wildlife
What was different about this season?
There was no rain.
There was too much rain.
The animals were roaming too much.
Who went to the mountains to pray to the Great Spirit first?
Little One
Wise Eagle
the narrator
Stargazer
What did Little Buffalo not want to sacrifice?
a drum
a bow and arrow
a flute
a blanket
Why didn't Shadow Hunter want to sacrifice his bow and arrow?
He needed it to decorate his tent.
He needed it to only hunt.
He needed it to protect the People and hunt.
What is Little One's most prized possession?
her flute
her doll
her drum
Why does Little One love her doll?
It is all that she has left of her family.
It was a birthday present.
It is her favorite toy.
Why does the Great Spirit stop sending rain to the People?
The People did not give back to Mother Earth.
Mother Earth didn't have anymore rain.
What name did Wise Eagle give to Little One at the end of the story?
Big One
Blue Sky
Bluebonnet Girl
What is the definition of the underlined word?
The backdrop showed snow capped mountains.
props on the floor of a stage
painted cloth at the back of a stage
sign at the front of a theater
poster advertising a play
What is the definition of the underlined word?
The cows graze in a large pasture every day.
drink water
find grain
eat grass
take naps
What is the definition of the underlined word?
Melony was in a state of shock because of the car accident.
feeling disturbed
great excitement
feeling tired
feeling hungry
What is the definition of the underlined word?
A ceremonial song was played as the bride walked down the wedding aisle.
used for educational purposes
used for religious or special occasions
used for scientific purposes
used for physical labor
What is the definition of the underlined word?
The drought caused a lot of damage in the valley.
long rainy period
period of heavy snow
sudden hail
long period without rain
What is the definition of the underlined word?
An abundance of desserts were offered at the party.
very small amount
expensive type
very large amount
unusual flavor
Who took care of Little One after her parents died?
Stargazer
Comanche Chanters
Wise Eagle
Ms. Cloos
How did Little One's parents die?
Starved to death from the drought
Smallpox from Europeans
Cholera from rotten bison meat
Their wagon tipped over
Stargazer sacrificed a prized object.
TRUE
FALSE
If it doesn't rain, the people ...
will starve.
won't grow.
will sleep more.
What was Wise Eagle's most prized possession?
Ceremonial stick
His tepee
His dog, Barky
His blanket
Did Little One's sacrifice work?
Yes
No
What flower grew after the rains came?
Bluebonnets
Morning Glories
Roses
Dandelions
What was Hummingbird's most prized possession?
(a)
